Creator(s): Ralph J. Menconi (Artist) , Medallic Art Company (Foundry)

Currently in storage

About this object

On obverse, three frontal portraits of the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission, Collins, Armstrong and Aldrin in space uniforms. Each astronuat's last name if next to his protrait. On reverse: moonscape with space shuttle and earth in the distance.

Made from:

Silver

Made in:

USA

Date made:

1969

Size:

6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.420.1

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION; MARK; SIGNATURE Medallic Art Co. 999+ Pure Silver Ralph J. Menconi @ 1969 PAM 387 on front: Armstrong Collins Aldrin Apollo 11 on back: Man's First Lunar Landing July 20-21 1969

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973