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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Diameter | 34.7 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the large NASA logotype (the classic 'worm' logo) in bold relief at center, set within a recessed circular field bordered by a beaded inner ring. The circular legend reads 'NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM' around the periphery, with the Charleston Mint mark 'CM' visible at lower right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts an astronaut operating the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon's surface in high relief, with a communications dish antenna visible in the background. The curved legend 'APOLLO XVII - LAST APOLLO LUNAR MISSION' runs around the upper periphery, the date '1972' appears in the lower exergue, and the crew names 'CERNAN, EVANS, SCHMITT' are inscribed along the lower border. The Charleston Mint mark 'CM' appears at lower right of the central device. |
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