1970 Apollo XIII Art Medal. By Ralph J. Menconi. Silver. Edge No. 1561. Mint State.64 mm. 136.28 grams, .999 fine, 4.37 troy ounces ASW. <strong>Obv:</strong> Busts and names of astronauts John L. Swigert, Jr., James A. Lovell, Jr. and Fred W. Haise, Jr., APOLLO XIII, insignia and legend above. <strong>Rev:</strong> Moon and Earthflank legend WHILE SCIENCE / AND KNOWLEDGE / EXPAND *** / THE SUPREMACY / OF MANS / SPIRIT AND / COURAGE / PREVAILS. <strong>Edge:</strong> Numbered 1561 at 12 oclock, marked MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. 999+ PURE SILVER at 6 oclock. Housed in the original box. (Total: 1 medal; 1 box)
