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Jack Swigert personally owned Robbins Medal from Apollo 13, the mission on which Swigert served as Command Module Pilot and announced, ''Houston, we've had a problem here.'' All of the original medals taken on the space flight were melted down, and new medals were produced from the flown metal, with only 404 newly-designed medals remaining in existence. Coins depict 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''). Reverse 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. Measuring 1.25'', medal is made of sterling silver and housed in its original ''Robbins Company'' plastic box with the serial number sticker 146 on the bottom. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Virginia Swigert, Jack Swigert's sister.
Apollo 13 Flown Robbins Medal -- From the Collection of Jack Swigert, Apollo 13 Command Module Pilot -- Serial Number 146
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