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Rare Apollo 11 Robbins medal, with serial number 402, originally owned by Buzz Aldrin and given to a journalist who covered the space program. Front of coin has ''Apollo 11'' engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon's surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ''July 16, 1969'', landing, ''July 20, 1969'', and return, ''July 24, 1969''. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the ''402'' serial number engraved with each astronaut's last name. Coin measures 1.125'', made of sterling silver. Graded MS 65 by NGC.
Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal Graded MS 65 by NGC -- Originally Owned by Buzz Aldrin
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