America in Space - OAO III
Features
| Location |
United States
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Collection medallions |
| Year | 1973 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 537211 |
| References | Franklin# AIS-33 Chester Lee Krause; 1982. Guidebook of Franklin Mint Issues (9th Edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States. |
Series: Franklin Mint - America in Space
Obverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LARGEST TELESCOPE EVER PLACED IN ORBIT
AJ
OAO III
Engraver: Anthony Jones
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUGUST 21, 1972. Orbting
Astronomical Observatory (OAO) III,
also known as Copernicus, makes
celestial observations without
interference from the
earth's atmosphere.
FM
Edge
Segmented reeding with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: STERLING © FM 73 P
Mint
 |
Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003) |
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1973 FM | 6 676 | Proof | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Bullion value: USD 53.91
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Actual silver weight: 0.743 oz
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