Token - Apollo XIII Man's Ability to Overcome Adversity

€2.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeSouvenir medallion
CompositionAluminium (Gold)
Weight6.8 g
Diameter39.40 mm
Thickness2.4 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
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Obverse descriptionCapsule returning with parachutes open falling into the ocean. A helicopter and ship there to retrieve it.
Obverse letteringINGENUITY NASA INITIATIVE Man`s ability to overcome adversity... APOLLO XIII
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThree busts facing forward.
Reverse letteringA TRIBUTE TO THEIR COURAGE SWIGERT LOVELL HAISE APRIL1970 L
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverJames Watt & Co., Smethwick, United Kingdom (1860-1895)
Mintage1970  - -
Catalog ID8104283410
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