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Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Space-Flown Apollo 12 Robbins Medal — Serial Number 171
Apollo 12 space-flown Robbins medal, serial number 171. Sterling silver medal was flown on board the spacecraft as one of just 262 flown. Mission insignia designed for Apollo 12 is a scene set in space, with the moon in the background and a clipper ship in the foreground, chosen in honor of the crew members’ background in the Navy. Four stars represent each of the astronauts, including the astronaut killed during training, Clifton Williams. Engraved upon the obverse, circumscribed, “Apollo XII / Conrad – Gordon – Bean”. Reverse is engraved, “Launched / November 14, 1969 / Landed / November 19, 1969 / Returned / November 24, 1969”, and then the serial number 171 with the Robbins sterling silver hallmarks. Minor tarnishing, else near fine. Comes in original case with “171” sticker affixed to verso, denoting serial number. With an LOA from Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $8,400.
Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 12, the second human moon landing mission. Sterling silver medallion is serial number 250, engraved on the reverse along with the Robbins sterling mark and dates of the launch, landing and return: November 14, 19 and 24 1969. Obverse of medal features the mission insignia of a a sailing ship against the moon’s surface, with the surnames of crew members Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean. Medallion measures 1.25” in diameter. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $5,331.
Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Space-Flown Apollo 12 Robbins Medal — Serial Number 168
Apollo 12 space-flown Robbins medal, serial number 168. Sterling silver medal was flown onboard the spacecraft as one of just 262 flown. Mission insignia designed for Apollo 12 is a scene set in space, with the moon in the background and a clipper ship in the foreground, chosen in honor of the crew members’ background in the Navy. Four stars represent each of the astronauts, including the astronaut killed during training, Clifton Williams. This design is engraved upon the obverse, circumscribed, ”Apollo XII / Conrad – Gordon – Bean”. Reverse is engraved, ”Launched / November 14, 1969 / Landed / November 19, 1969 / Returned / November 24, 1969”, and then the serial number 168 and hallmarks. Measures 1.25” in circumference with minor tarnishing, else near fine. Comes in original case with ”168” sticker affixed to verso, denoting serial number. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $5,000.
We also sold these Robbins Medallions from other missions:
Jack Swigert’s 14K Gold Robbins Medal Flown Aboard Apollo 13 — One of Only 2 for Each Astronaut
Jack Swigert’s personally owned Robbins medal struck in 14K gold, flown aboard Apollo 13 where he famously reported, “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” Unlike the silver Robbins medals which number over 400 for the Apollo 13 mission, this very scarce gold Robbins medal is one of only six for each of the three astronauts on the mission, with each astronaut being able to purchase up to two. Like the silver Robbins medals, the original gold medals taken on the space flight were melted down and re-cast with the new design, without the landing date and with Swigert’s name replacing Ken Mattingly. Medal depicts mission insignia, including the name of the mission, three of Apollo’s chariot horses flying toward the Moon, and the slogan ”Ex Luna, Scientia” (from the moon, knowledge). Verso lists the crew members, space modules, and engraved dates of launch and return, as well as “14K r”. Unlike the silver medals, the gold medals were not serialized but it’s known that only six or less were produced. Gold medal measures 1.25” in diameter. In near fine condition. From the estate of Jack Swigert and with an LOA from his sister. Sold for $73,500.
Jack Swigert’s Own Apollo 17 Flown Robbins Medal, Serial Number 41
Apollo 17 Robbins medal, serial number 41. Sterling silver medal commemorates Apollo 17 as the most recent lunar landing conducted by NASA to date. The mission launched 7 December 1972 and returned safely twelve days later. Pictorial obverse is cast with mission insignia, featuring stylized design elements of the U.S. flag and an eagle, alongside a bust in profile of Greek god Apollo. Figures are set against a detailed space ground featuring the moon and ringed planets. Scene is circumscribed by title, ”Apollo XVII / Cernan-Evans-Schmitt”. Reverse reads, ”Launch / Dec. 6, 1972 / Taurus-Littrow / Dec. 11, 1972 / Entry / Dec. 19, 1972”, circumscribed, ”America – Challenger / Apollo XVII The Beginning”. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an ”41” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. A superb Apollo 17 Robbins medal flown. Sold for $56,250.
Jack Swigert’s Own Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal, Serial Number 179
Rare Apollo 11 Robbins medal, serial number 179. Front of coin has “Apollo 11” engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, “July 16, 1969”, landing, “July 20, 1969”, and returned, “July 24, 1969”. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the “179” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an “149” sticker on the bottom. One of the most expensive prices obtained for an Apollo 11 Robbins medal. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $42,000.
Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal — Owned by Buzz Aldrin
Scarce Apollo 11 Robbins medal, with serial number 257, owned by Buzz Aldrin. Front of coin has ”Apollo 11” engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969”, and return, ”July 24, 1969”. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the ”257” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1.125”, made of sterling silver. In very good condition. This Robbins medal was given directly by Buzz Aldrin to the previous owner Bill Tow upon the death of Bill’s father, John Tow, when he was 10 years old. John and his wife Barbara Tow were close to Buzz and Joan Aldrin as they were neighbors on the same military base. Medal is accompanied by two LOAs from Barbara Tow as well as a copy of envelopes and partial letter from Joan Aldrin to Barbara, confirming their relationship. Lot is also accompanied by a signed photo of Buzz Aldrin to Bill Tow, which Mr. Aldrin gave him with the Robbins medal. Sold for $37,813.
Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal — Serial Number 60, Given to the Consignor by Buzz Aldrin
Scarce Apollo 11 Robbins medal, with a low serial number of 60, owned by Buzz Aldrin. Front of coin has ”Apollo 11” engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969”, and return, ”July 24, 1969”. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the ”60” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1.125”, made of sterling silver. In very good condition. This Robbins medal was given directly to the consignor by Buzz Aldrin in 1969. Sold for $34,375.
Jack Swigert’s Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal, Serial Number 217
Rare Apollo 11 Robbins medal, serial number 217. Front of coin has ”Apollo 11” engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969”, and return, ”July 24, 1969”. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the ”217” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an ”217” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $34,375.
Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 17, one of only 80 flown medallions and therefore the scarcest of the Apollo missions. Medal has the low serial number of 30 stamped on the rim, along with ”F” for flown and the Robbins sterling mark. With the raised mission insignia on the obverse, featuring the profile of Apollo, the Greek sun god, along with the surnames of the crew: Gene Cernan, Ron Evans and Harrison Schmitt. Reverse features the launch, landing and return dates, along with ”Taurus-Littrow”, the landing site on the moon, encircled by ”America XVII”, ”America-Challenger” and ”The Beginning”. Robbins sterling mark and ”F30” appear on the edge. Medallion measures 1.375” in diameter. Near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $26,969.
Apollo 11 Space-Flown Robbins Medal — From the Jack Swigert Estate
Robbins medal flown aboard Apollo 11, the mission that first put humans on the moon on 20 July 1969. Coin includes mission name and depicts the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969” and return, ”July 24, 1969”. Verso also has each astronaut’s last name and the ”178” serial number engraved. Coin measures 1”, made of sterling silver and housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with serial number sticker on the bottom. Condition on this Apollo 11 Robbins medal is a little worse than the first two mentioned above. From the Jack Swigert estate and with an LOA from his sister. Sold for $25,000.
Gold Robbins Medal #15F, Flown on Columbia STS-1 — Owned by Astronaut Shannon Lucid
Gold Robbins medal flown on Columbia flight STS-1, owned by astronaut Shannon Lucid, veteran of six space shuttle and two Mir missions, and the Chief Scientist of NASA in the early 2000s. 10K gold Robbins medal is marked 15F on rim, one of only 24 gold Robbins medals flown on the very first Space Shuttle mission. The 10K and Robbins hallmarks also appear on rim. Reverse of medal features the names of the astronauts along with “Launched / April 12, 1981 / Landed / April 14, 1981 / RW23 Edwards AFB”, and the front features the Columbia mission insignia in relief. Medal measures 1.5″ in diameter, housed in its original Robbins medal case. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Shannon Lucid. Sold for $24,150.
Apollo 11 flown Robbins medal, commemorating one of the greatest achievements of mankind of the first human moon landing. Obverse of medal features ”APOLLO 11” above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch signifying peace. Reverse has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969”, and return, ”July 24, 1969”, along with the serial number of 200 and the surnames of the crew, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Medal measures 1.125” in diameter, made of sterling silver. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $22,288.
Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned & Exceptionally Rare Apollo 15 Flown Robbins Medal — One of Just 127 Flown — From The Swigert Estate
Apollo 15 Robbins Medal, serial number 118. Extraordinarily rare medal is one of just 127 flown from a batch of 304 minted. Due to a misprint of the word “apennines” on reverse side, most (177) of the medals were sent back to the manufacturer and could not be redone before the spacecraft’s launch, leaving only the 127 with the correctly printed word to make the flight. Medal features mission insignia of a trio of left-facing flight symbols upon a stylized lunar surface ground. The astronauts’ surnames are inscribed to the border underneath and “Apollo 15” is inscribed at top center. Reverse features a motto, “‘Man’s Flight Through Life Is Sustained By The Power Of Knowledge'”, surrounding “Apollo 15 / Falcon / Endeavor” with dates engraved to fields under each. The name of the mission’s landing site on the moon “Hadley / Appennines” appears beside the middle item. At upper left is a winged propellor symbol. The rim is engraved “Sterling” and with the serial number. Measures nearly 1.5″ in diameter and weighs 20 grams or 0.75 ounces. Scratching to center symbol, else fine. With an LOA from the Swigert estate. Sold for $12,600.
Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 16, one of only 98 flown medallions, with the serial number 58 stamped on the rim. Medallion features the raised mission insignia on the obverse, an eagle perched atop a shield over the lunar surface, surrounded by 16 stars and the surnames of the crew: John Young, Charles Duke and Ken Mattingly. Reverse features the launch, landing and return dates of 16-27 April 1972. Robbins sterling mark and serial number of 58 appear on the edge. Medallion measures 1.375” in diameter. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $10,395.
Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 8, the first crewed Apollo mission to orbit the moon. Sterling silver medallion is serial number 242, engraved on the reverse along with the Robbins sterling mark and mission dates of 21-27 December 1968. Obverse of medal features the mission insignia in relief with the surnames of crew members Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Anders. Medallion measures 1.5” x 1.25”. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $9,450.
Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 15. Sterling silver medallion is serial number 087, one of only 127 flown; Apollo 15 was the first mission where only a percentage of the Robbins medals were flown. Medallion features the raised mission insignia on the obverse, with the surnames of the crew: Dave Scott, Al Worden and James Irwin. Reverse features the U.S. Air Force Academy motto, ”Man’s flight through life is sustained by the power of his knowledge” along with the launch, landing and return dates, as well as Apollo 15, mission spacecraft names and the landing site, misspelled as ”Appennines”. Sterling mark and serial number of ”087” appear on the edge. Medallion measures 1.375” in diameter. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $7,809.
Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 14, the first Apollo mission to land in the lunar highlands. Sterling silver medallion is serial number 177, one of 303 flown. Medal features the mission insignia on the obverse, with the surnames of the crew: Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa and Edgar Mitchell. Reverse features the Robbins sterling mark, the full names of the crew and the dates of the launch, landing and return: 31 January 1971, 5 February 1971 and 9 February 1971. With serial number 177 on edge. Oval medallion measures approximately 1.375” x 1.25”. Near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $7,099.
Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Apollo 14 Flown Robbins Medal, Serial Number 183
Apollo 14 Robbins medal, serial number 183, as one of 303 flown. Collectively, crewmembers Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell helped complete a successful 9-day lunar mission commencing 31 January 1971, as the eighth manned mission in the Apollo program and the third mission to land on the Moon. Oval medal features an emblem of the NASA astronaut pin, a star, given to U.S. astronauts upon completing their first space flight, and here, shooting through space toward the moon. Each astronaut’s last name is depicted along bottom edge. Verso lists launch, landing and re-entry dates along with the Robbins sterling silver hallmark. Serial number ”183” is engraved along edge. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an ”183” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $5,000.
Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 10, the mission that tested all aspects of a moon landing in preparation for Apollo 11. Sterling silver medallion is serial number 54, engraved on the reverse along with the Robbins sterling mark and mission dates of 18-26 May 1969. Obverse of medal features the mission insignia in relief with the surnames of crew members Thomas Stafford, John Young and Eugene Cernan. Medallion in the shape of a shield measures 1.125” tall and wide. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $4,846.
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