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Mercury Program, c1960s, Medallic Art Mercury Seven G

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:0.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Mercury Program, c1960s, Medallic Art Mercury Seven G
Mercury Program, c1960s, Medallic Art "Mercury Seven" Gold Medallion (14kt gold, 44.7 pwt) A rare gold medallion that was given only to the NASA astronauts and high NASA officials by the company. The is only the third or fourth example of this medallion we have seen in over 20 years of putting together space memorabilia auctions. The medallion shows the Mercury 7 astronauts in high relief on the face and the Mercury 7 symbol and a launch vehicle on the reverse along with the inscription: "Commemorating free man's first adventure beyond the atmosphere / 1958-1963". There are some apparant tape stain/rubs on the reverse which appear not to be that important. The medallion is in its original fitted case with a piece of tape on the top that reads "12". Gold value alone as on this writing (July) is about $1250. Rare.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
Ex. The Grissom Family collection.

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