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Medal - The Caltech - JPL Numismatic Society Ranger
| Location | United States |
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| Diameter | 38.85 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a high-relief depiction of the Ranger spacecraft in the lower left field, with solar panels extended, set against a large detailed image of the lunar surface occupying the majority of the central field. The peripheral legend reads RESEARCH - EXPLORATION - RANGER in raised relief, with the inscription MOON PHOTO CLOSE-UPS appearing in a small cartouche within the inner field to the left of the spacecraft. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a bold multi-line inscription in the central field reading THE CALTECH-JPL NUMISMATIC SOCIETY COMMEMORATES ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPACE EXPLORATION, all in raised capital letters. The peripheral legend reads CALIF. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - JET PROPULSION LABORATORY, arranged around the full circumference of the medal. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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