America in Space - Pioneer X

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1973
TypeCollection medallion
CompositionBronze
Weight24.4 g
Diameter38.80 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSegmented reeding with inscription
Period
NoticeAnthony Jones
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-30
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST RECONNAISSANCE OF JUPITER AJ PIONEER X
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringMARCH 2, 1972. Pioneer X was launched to approach Jupiter, take the first close-up photos of the planet and become the first spacecraft to leave the solar system. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1973 FM - Proof - 2 970
Catalog ID1155715720
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