British Historical Medals
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Lot 2248 Session 8 (2.30pm Wed 26th March) British Historical Medals
Estimate $50
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $40
MAN'S FIRST LANDING ON THE MOON, 20th July 1969, in silver (41.2g; 44mm) by P.Vincze, obverse with jubilant astronaut standing on moon, at base astronaut names, reverse, figure of Apollo left and around twelve cameo scenes from the flight, edge impressed 'Fine Silver'. In original case, this with foxing, medal with some very faint hairlines on reverse and fingerprint on obverse, impressive purple toning, otherwise uncirculated.
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