This Apollo 12 commemorative medal was struck by the Lincoln Mint. Apollo 12 was launched on November 14, 1969, and returned to Earth ten days later. It was the sixth human spaceflight and the second lunar landing in the Apollo program. Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard Gordon, Jr., and Alan Bean were the astronauts.
Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the Museum in 1972.
Display Status
This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Manufacturer
Lincoln Mint
Dimensions
3-D: 7.6 x 7.6cm (3 x 3 in.)
Other (Coin): 3.8cm (1 1/2 in.)
Materials
Silver medal in plastic
Inventory Number
A19731513000
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Becker
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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