Medal - The Gem of the Galaxy ND
| Bronze | 23.33 g | 39 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.33 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#320284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Space Shuttle Columbia landing on a runway
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A SPACESHIP HAS LANDED ON EARTH
United States
★ APRIL 14, 1981 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Launched: April 12, 1981
Commander : John Young
Pilot: Robert Crippen
First Shuttle Flight
First Manned US Flight in 6 Years
Landed: April 14, 1981
Edwards AFB, CA
After 36 Orbits
