America in Space - ERTS I

Location United States
Year 1973
Type Collection medallion
Composition Bronze
Weight 24.4 g
Diameter 38.80 mm
Thickness 2.65 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Segmented reeding with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-32
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FIRST GLOBAL EARTH RESOURCES SURVEY AJ ERTS I
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering JULY 23, 1972. ERTS I was the first of a series of Earth Resources Technology Satellites launched to identify environmental problems by gathering facts about the earth`s surfaces. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7891946910
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