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Here is a Skylab 1 Robbins medal we have sold in the past:
Skylab 1 Robbins Medal Flown
Skylab was the first United States space station, launched by NASA, occupied for about 24 weeks between May 1973 and February 1974. It was operated by three separate three-astronaut crews: Skylab 2, Skylab 3 and Skylab 4. Major operations included an orbital workshop, a solar observatory, Earth observation, and hundreds of experiments.
Skylab 1 (SL-2) Robbins Medal flown, serial number 18, as one of only 50 flown and 300 minted. As the first of the post-Apollo missions, lasting 25 May-22 June 1973, astronauts Pete Conrad, Paul Weitz, and Joseph Kerwin set a record for human spaceflight duration, and additionally became the first space station crewmembers to return home to Earth safely. Obverse of coin features various mission insignia drawn from designs by noted artist Frank Kelly Freas, as well as each astronaut’s last name. Verso features launch dates of Skylab, launch of crew, and return of crew. Edge of medal features the “F18″ serial number along with the Robbins sterling silver hallmark. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an “018” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $3,400.
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