1969 Medal Landing on the Moon Gold
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$71 SP69 09-10-2023 eBay
Description
This 1969 gold medal commemorates the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969 — one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module. The moon landing fulfilled President Kennedy's 1961 challenge to land a man on the moon before the decade's end and represented the pinnacle of American technological achievement during the Space Race. Gold medals commemorating the moon landing were premium collectibles produced for affluent buyers and investors who recognized the event's epochal significance. The study of medal production techniques — from die engraving and planchet preparation through striking and finishing — reveals the intersection of artistic vision and industrial manufacturing that characterizes the medallic arts. The gold composition reflects the extraordinary nature of the achievement being commemorated.
Rarity Notes
Gold moon landing medal. Very limited production in gold. Apollo 11 medals are among the most popular space-themed numismatic items.
Cross References
PCGS #904973; Apollo 11; Moon Landing; July 20, 1969; Neil Armstrong; Buzz Aldrin
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