Obverse description	Lettering above and to sides of Redstone rocket with Mercury capsule, date of event below
Obverse lettering	`ALAN SHEPARD` 1st AMERICAN IN SPACE M/R III MAY 5, 1961
Obverse script	Latin
Reverse description	Lettering to left of atlas rocket and astrological symbol of the planet mercury with number 7 in loop, representing the 1st 7 US astronauts
Reverse lettering	PROJECT MERCURY
Reverse script	Latin
Engraver	Galaxy Medals, Titusville, United States
Mintage	1961  - -
Catalog ID	6838575490
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