United States Mint The Young Astronaut Medal Program America In Space 1988 Commemorative Bronze Medal Uncirculated With Certificate Of Authenticity New In Box

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United States Mint
The Young Astronaut Medal Program
America In Space 
1988
Space Shuttle And Eagle
Limited Mintage Of 28,700
Commemorative Bronze Medal
With Certificate Of Authenticity New In Box

The U.S. Mint Medal Program struck the America in Space Commemorative Medals in gold, silver, and bronze for the Young Astronaut Medal Program.  Limited Edition Medals were minted at the Philadelphia and come with a certificate of authenticity. 

This listing is for the bronze medal only.

The obverse design is the Space Shuttle with Stars & Stripes, was designed by Erac Priester, and sculpted by Edgar Z. Steever.
The reverse design is the Eagle atop Young Astronaut Emblem, was designed by Robert Ahlcrona, and sculpted by John Mercanti.

The Bronze Medal weighs 25 grams, is made of bronze, and is 1.5 inches in diameter.

This medal (38.1 mm in diameter) is much larger than a USA quarter (24.26 mm in diameter) and than a USA half dollar (30.61 mm in diameter).

Grade: Uncirculated

Mint: Philadelphia Mint

Limited Edition/Only 750,000 Max Authorized Mintage

The final actual mintage figure for this medal reported in the 1990 Report of the Director of the U.S. Mint is only 28,700.

Includes: Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity

Weight: Bronze Medal=25 Grams        

Authorized: Public Law 99-295 signed by President Reagan 5/12/1986

The final mintage figure for this medal reported in the 1990 Report of the Director of the U.S. Mint is only 28,700.

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Medal you receive may vary somewhat from that shown but will be in same general condition.

Medal may have superficial scratches and/or minor wear of finish and/or nicks from way these coins are stacked at the mint.

Medal may have minor spotting and/or toning and/or oxidation.

This United States Mint Bronze Space Medal makes a great collectible numismatic gift for you and/or someone you know.

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