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Apollo 13 flown Robbins medal, serial number 147. As the Apollo 13 mission encountered a wide array of problems and complications after being launched, though returning home safely, the original medals were melted down and a new set was made from them. This is one of the new coins made from the so-called ''flown medal'' and is one of 404 newly-designed medals. Coin depicts various mission insignia, including the name of the mission, three of Apollo's chariot horses flying toward the Moon, and the slogan ''Ex Luna, Scientia'' (''from the moon, knowledge''). Verso of coin lists the crew members, space modules, and engraved dates of launch and return, as well as the serial number and the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Coin measures 1.25'' and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ''Robbins Company'' plastic box with an ''147'' sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert's sister.
Jack Swigert's Own Scarce Sterling Silver Apollo 13 Flown Robbins Medal -- Serial Number 147
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