Medal - Apollo 17

€377,083.00
LocationUnited States
Year1972
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight143.00 g
Diameter63.43 mm
Thickness7.43 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: MEDALLIC ART CO. N. Y. BRONZE
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Obverse descriptionBusts of all three Apollo 17 astronauts facing left. Mission patch in center. Inscribed with their names, dates, and mission designation. Five other graphics around bottom circumference
Obverse letteringAPOLLO XVII TAURUS LITTROW DECEMBER 7 - 19 * 1972 CERNAN EVANS SCHMITT RALPH J MANCONI © 1972
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThree men and planets, inscribed around the circumference
Reverse letteringTHE EARTH IS THE CRADLE OF HUMANITY BUT MANKIND CAN NOT LIVE IN HIS CRADLE FOREVER
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMedallic Art Company, New York City, United States (1903-1972)
Mintage1972  - -
Catalog ID7796481780
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