America in Space - Tiros I

€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
NoticeJames John Ponter
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-7
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST WEATHR RESEARCH SATELLITE JP TIROS I
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringAPRIL 1, 1960. The Television Infra-Red Observation Satellite is a meteorological satellite designed to study Earth`s cloud patterns, relate them to weather and permit more accurate fore- casting of the weather. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID9898727900
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