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Lot #6301
Apollo 17 Unflown Robbins Medallion - From the Personal Collection of William E. Thornton

Estimate: $1500+

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Description

Unflown sterling silver Apollo 17 Robbins medallion, approximately 1.25˝ diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face—an image of Apollo, the Greek sun god, with a stylized eagle, the moon, Saturn, and a galaxy in the background. The reverse is encircled with raised text, “America-Challenger, Apollo XVII, The Beginning,” and is engraved with the launch date of December 6, 1972, the moon landing date of December 11, 1972, and the reentry date of December 19, 1972. The medallion is serial numbered "225" and stamped on the edge with the Robbins "Sterling" hallmark. Condition is mint state, with minor tarnishing to reverse. Includes its original matching plastic case.

From the William E. Thornton Collection.

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