America in Space - The Goddard Rocket

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeCollection medallion
CompositionBronze
Weight24.4 g
Diameter38.80 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSegmented reeding with inscription
Period
NoticeBarry Stanton
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-1
Obverse description
Obverse letteringAMERICA`S FIRST SUCCESSFUL ROCKET LAUNCH BS ROBERT H GODDARD THE GODDARD ROCKET
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringMARCH 16, 1926. Robert Goddard launched America`s first liquid-fuel rocket at Auburn Massachusetts, a flight which lasted 21/2 seconds, flew a distance of 184 feet and reached an altitude of 41 feet. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID2701660180
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