America in Space - Relay

€444,830.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeMedals/Collection medallions
CompositionBronze
Weight24.4 g
Diameter38.80 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSegmented reeding with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: BRONZE FM 70 P
Period
NoticeHarold Faulkner
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-13
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST SATELLITE LINKING OF THREE CONTINENTS Hf RELAY
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringDECEMBER 13, 1962. The Relay I satellite established television, tele- phone, teleprint and facsimile radio signal communication between Europe, North and South America FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID1197415370
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