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Mercury 1963, Mercury 7 Astronauts Gold Medallion

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Mercury 1963, Mercury 7 Astronauts Gold Medallion
<Our item number 139935><B>Mercury Program, 1963, Mercury 7 Astronauts Gold Medallion.</B> &#40;44mm., about 2.5 oz., 14kt gold&#41; This striking medallion was made by the Medallic Art Company of NY. It depicts the likenesses of the seven astronauts on the face and reads: &#34;Commemorating Free Man&#39;s Adventure Beyond the Atmosphere, 1958-1963&#34; along with the Mercury 7 symbol and a rocket on the reverse. The medallion is marked with the Medallic Art name and the number &#34;28&#34; on the rim &#40;note: Gordon Cooper&#39;s similar medallion, sold in October 2007, was marked #24.&#41;. It would appear that this gold medallion &#40;also issued in sterling and bronze to the public&#41; was distributed mainly to the Mercury 7, high NASA and government officials. This medallion is almost never available. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;2,500 - 3,500. <I><BR>Ex. the astronaut Donald &#34;Deke&#34; Slayton Family collection.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 139935<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldb ergcoins.net/liveauction/49jpegs/139935.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/49jpegs/139935N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>