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Apollo 16 Robbins Medal flown, serial number 90, as one of only 98 medals flown during the lunar mission that launched from Kennedy Space Center on 16 April 1972, commanded by John Young, Charles Duke and Ken Mattingly. Sterling silver pictorial obverse features various mission insignia, including an eagle perching on a shield with the moon's surface in the background, as well as each crew-member's last name. Verso features dates of launch, landing and return engraved. Serial number ''90'' is engraved along edge of coin. Coin measures 1.25'' and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ''Robbins Company'' plastic box with an ''90'' sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert's sister.
Jack Swigert's Personally Owned Incredibly Scarce Apollo 16 Robbins Medal Flown -- Serial Number 90 -- One of Only 98 Flown
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