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Topic: Silver First Moon Landing Medallion
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Yenk
New Member Posts: 4
From: Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2015
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posted 08-03-2015 06:45 AM
   
I have acquired a medallion of the first moon landing and have been unable to find an identical one via internet searching. I wondered if it is rare or unusual? It is marked 'Sterling' on the loop of the medal and the chain is marked 'Forstner Sterling'.  
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tnperri
Member Posts: 452
From: Malvern, Ohio
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 08-03-2015 01:36 PM
Well from what I can tell the chain and loop/medal holder(the sterling pieces) were added to the original medallion. As for the medal it looks familiar but was unable to find any info on it. I do not know if it is sterling, .999 or what. It could be marked on the edge but you would have to remove the sterling holder piece. |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 08-03-2015 04:19 PM
Tim, I'm not sure if this 3 oz silver Apollo 11 medal is the one you are thinking of. The medal has similar style of font and design of the astronauts. Granted, the astronauts are in a different configuration and all the same design despite Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo next to them. With these similarities is it designed or manufactured by the same person? |
Yenk
New Member Posts: 4
From: Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2015
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posted 08-03-2015 05:23 PM
If it's of any further help, the medallion weight is 1/2 ounce (20 grams) and its size is 1 1/4 inches (30mm) across. The outer edge of the silver frame is serrated like a coin. I have looked under strong magnification and the outer frame unscrews allowing the coin to be removed. On the rim of the coin is: W.E.H.S.S for Walter E Hayward Company Sterling Silver. Does that help to ascertain its rarity or value? |
tnperri
Member Posts: 452
From: Malvern, Ohio
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 08-03-2015 06:30 PM
Well that helps. Do a Google search on "Hayward Apollo 11 commemorative medal." You will find this came in both a bronze and sterling version.As for value I would guess not a whole lot with the price of silver down. Probably get $20-$40 on eBay. |
Yenk
New Member Posts: 4
From: Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2015
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posted 08-04-2015 03:31 AM
Thanks for the help. Guess I can't retire just yet! |
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