Medal - Apollo Project Recovery ND
1970 year| Silver (.925) | 14.2 g | 32.00 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1970 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 32.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#395909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Moon surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROJECT APOLLO
FM
MAN'S GREATEST ADVENTURE
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 1970, 4967 sets were issued containing silver that was thought to have been carried around the moon. After learning this to be incorrect, requests were made to return the medals. A replacement medal was then sent back to the subscriber that contained some silver that was flown aboard a mission. A line was put above the mint mark to distinguish it from a set that was not returned. Franklin Mint reported 3698 sets were returned.
Variety 1
Regular mint mark
Variety 2
Line above mint mark
The Project Apollo medal set contains 20 limited edition medals presented to Apollo astronauts and direct supporters of America's space program. Each medal contains silver from other medals personally carried by the Apollo XIII astronauts on their April 11-17, 1970 moon-flight.
https://library.princeton.edu/libraries/firestone/rbsc/aids/newman/newman5.html (1970-12-28)
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/project-apollo-man-greatest-adventure-677557551
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1970) FM | 3698 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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