America in Space - Telstar

€2.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeCollection medallion
CompositionBronze
Weight24.4 g
Diameter38.80 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSegmented reeding with inscription
Period
NoticeAnthony Jones
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-9
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST INTERCONTINENTAL TV COMMUNICATIONS AJ TELSTAR
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringJULY 10, 1962. Telstar I satellite provided the world`s first direct exchange of United States and European television programs. The exchange took place the day of the launch. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 7 303
Catalog ID3519096540
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