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Apollo 13 flown Robbins medal, serial number 145, owned by astronaut Jack Swigert. As the Apollo 13 mission encountered complications after launch, the original medals were melted down and a new set was made from them. This is one of the new coins made from the designated ''flown medal'' and one of 404 newly-designed medals. Coin depicts 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'', made of sterling silver and housed in its original ''Robbins Company'' plastic box with an ''145'' sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert's sister.
Jack Swigert's Personally Owned Apollo 13 Flown Robbins Medal -- Serial Number 145
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