America in Space - Lunar Orbiter 1

Location United States
Year 1970
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-23
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FIRST PHOTO-MAPPING OF THE MOON cb LUNAR ORBITER 1
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering August 10, 1966. Executing low sweeps close to the lunar surface, Orbiter 1 photographed the Moon in a series of overlapping photos which helped to determine Apollo landing sites FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2340042120
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