Medal, Commemorative, Apollo 12, Lincoln Mint

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Lincoln Mint
Summary
This Apollo 12 commemorative medal was struck by the Lincoln Mint in the United States. Apollo 12 launched on November 14, 1969, and returned to Earth ten days later. It was the sixth human spaceflight and the second lunar landing in the Apollo program. Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard Gordon, Jr., and Alan Bean were the astronauts.
Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the National Collection in 1972.
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Becker
Inventory Number
A19731524000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Materials
Nickel, silver
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8cm (1 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19731524000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95738b79b-b0d3-4c4a-96b7-4d486bf61072
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