America in Space - Mariner II

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-11
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FIRST EXPORATION OF VENUS ATMOSPHERE JF MARINER II
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering AUGUST 27, 1962. Mariner space- craft, traveling 48 million miles, reaches Venus on December 14 and transmitted information on the planet`s temperature and chemical makeup back to Earth. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2641506270
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