Man in Space - Pioneer V

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeCollection medallion
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight26.5 g
Diameter38.80 mm
Thickness2.70 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSegmented reeding with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#AIS-5
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST LONG-RANGE COMMUNICATION SATELLITE CR PIONEER V
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringMARCH 11, 1960. Pioneer V sent data back to Earth about solar flares, radiation particle energy and mag- netic field phenomena from 22.5 million miles in space setting a communications record. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1970 FM - - 20 377
Catalog ID4246460440
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