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Skylab 1 (SL-2) Robbins Medal flown, serial number 18, as one of only 50 flown and 300 minted. As the first of the post-Apollo missions, lasting 25 May - 22 June 1973, astronauts Pete Conrad, Paul Weitz, and Joseph Kerwin set a record for human spaceflight duration, and additionally became the first space station crewmembers to return home to Earth safely. Obverse of coin features various mission insignia drawn from designs by noted artist Frank Kelly Freas, as well as each astronaut's last name. Verso features launch dates of Skylab, launch of crew, and return of crew. Edge of medal features the ''F18'' serial number along with the Robbins sterling silver hallmark. Coin measures 1.25'' and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ''Robbins Company'' plastic box with an ''018'' sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert's sister.
Jack Swigert's Personally Owned Skylab 1 (SL-2) Robbins Medal Flown -- Serial #18 -- One of Only 50 Flown
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