Medal, Commemorative, Apollo 12, Lincoln Mint

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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

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95738b79b-b0d3-4c4a-96b7-4d486bf61072

Record ID

nasm_A19731524000