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Skylab was the first space station launched by NASA and the only space station that the U.S. solely operated. It was launched in May 1973 and its main goals were to understand if humans could work and live for extended periods in space as well as observe and learn about astronomy away from Earth.
We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions have sold a Skylab flown Robbins medal for $3,400. Please see item details below:
Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Skylab 1 (SL-2) Robbins Medal Flown — Serial #18 — One of Only 50 Flown
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. Sold for $3,400.
We also have sold the following Skylab flown and unflown items:
Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Skylab II Robbins Medal Flown, Serial Number 39
Skylab II Robbins medal flown, serial number 39. Skylab II launched 28 July 1973 and returned 25 September. Sterling silver medal bears the mission insignia cast in relief to obverse: the Vitruvian Man by da Vinci within a square frame, the earth behind him and names of the crew circumscribed: ”Bean – Garriott – Lousma” and ”Skylab II” underneath. Pictorial reverse bears a rendition of the spacecraft and the dates it orbited in space. Serial number “39” and sterling mark appear on the rim’s outer edge. Measures 1.25″ in diameter. Comes in original case with “118” sticker affixed to verso, most likely this coin was accidentally misplaced in this box instead of its original. With an LOA from Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $2,800.
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Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Skylab 3 (SL-4) Flown Robbins Medal, Serial Number 46F — One of Only 70 Flown
Skylab 3 (SL-4) flown Robbins medal, serial number 46F as one of only 70 flown and 190 minted. A feat of a mission as crewmembers Ed Gibson, Gerald Carr and William Pogue successfully conducted various experiments in space for 84 days in total, lasting 17 November 1973 – 8 February 1974. Obverse of medal features three symbolic emblems from the mission’s investigation, including a man, a tree, and a hydrogen atom, each interrelated in the quest for understanding humankind in the larger context of outer space. Also has “Skylab” and each astronaut’s last name engraved to edges. Verso has the mission’s launch and landing dates engraved with the Comet Kohoutek, which they investigated. Edge of medal features Robbins hallmark and serial number. Triangular-shaped coin with rounded edges measures 1.5″ and is housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an “46F” sticker on the bottom. Near fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $1,800.
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Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Skylab I & II Robbins Medals Unflown, Serial Numbers 277 & 218
Unflown Skylab I Robbins medal unflown, serial 277, and Skylab II Robbins medal unflown, serial number 218. There were 300 Skylab I coins minted and 159 Skylab II minted. Skylab I launched 14 May 1973 and splashed down on 22 June after encountering initial damages to a solar shield. Obverse of coin depicts various Skylab I insignia originally designed by artist Frank Kelly Freas. Verso lists launch and reentry dates with serial number 277 engraved to edge of coin. Measures 1.5” in diameter. Skylab II launched 28 July 1973 and returned 25 September. Sterling silver medal bears the mission insignia cast in relief to obverse: the Vitruvian Man by da Vinci within a square frame, the earth behind him and names of the crew circumscribed: ”Bean – Garriott – Lousma” and ”Skylab II” underneath. Pictorial reverse bears a rendition of the spacecraft and the dates it orbited in space. Serial number and sterling mark appear on the rim’s outer edge. Measures 1.25” in diameter. Each medal is housed in original Robbins box with serial number stickers to bottom. Both near fine. With an LOA from Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $1,250.
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Jack Swigert’s Own Skylab I & II Robbins Medals Unflown, Serial Numbers 278 & 219
Set of two unflown Skylab Robbins medals: Skylab I with serial 278 and Skylab II, serial number 219. There were 300 Skylab I coins minted and 159 Skylab II minted. Obverse of Skylab I coin depicts various insignia originally designed by artist Frank Kelly Freas. Verso lists launch and reentry dates with serial number engraved to edge. Measures 1.5” in diameter. Sterling silver Skylab II medal bears the mission insignia cast in relief to obverse as well as the names of the crew: ”Bean – Garriott – Lousma” and ”Skylab II” underneath. Pictorial reverse bears a rendition of the spacecraft and the dates it orbited in space. Serial number and sterling mark appear on the rim’s outer edge. Measures 1.25” in diameter. Each medal is housed in original Robbins box with serial number stickers to bottom. Both near fine. With an LOA from Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $938.
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Unflown Skylab II Robbins Medal
Unflown Skylab II Robbins medal, serial number 131. Skylab II launched 28 July 1973 and returned 25 September. Sterling silver medal bears the mission insignia cast in relief to obverse: the Vitruvian Man by da Vinci within a square frame, the earth behind him and names of the crew circumscribed: ”Bean – Garriott – Lousma” and ”Skylab II” underneath. Pictorial reverse bears a rendition of the spacecraft and the dates it orbited in space. Serial number and sterling mark appear on the rim’s outer edge. Measures 1.375 in diameter. Weighs 19 grams. Light tarnishing, else near fine. Sold for $589.
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Jack Swigert Personally Owned Skylab III Unflown Robbins Medal
Skylab III unflown Robbins medal personally owned by Jack Swigert. Sterling silver medal, serial number 178, is one of just 190 minted. Medal’s iconographic design includes a tree, a hydrogen atom and a human silhouette. To the reverse is the comet Kohoutek with mission dates. Upon the rim is the serial number and Robbins hallmark. Measures 1.5” and weighs 17 grams. Housed in original case with sticker to underside. Near fine. Accompanied by an LOA from the Jack Swigert estate. Sold for $563.
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Unique NASA medallion made of aluminum taken from Skylab, the first U.S. space station to orbit earth in the 1973-74 mission. Medallion is affixed to an official NASA Skylab Manned Flight Awareness Award reading in part: ”A portion of this metal in this medallion orbited the earth some 4100 revolutions, traveling over 111 million miles…” Coin measures 1.5” in diameter and depicts the space station with ”Skylab” embossed on the coin. Framed to an overall size of 8.5” x 11.25”. Minor toning to award; coin in near mint condition. Near fine. Sold for $216.
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