Space Exploration
Space Exploration
From the Collection of a Prominent West Coast Collector
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July 20, 09:53 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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FROM THE COLLECTION OF A PROMINENT WEST COAST COLLECTOR
FLOWN ON THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA–SPACELAB 1 (STS-9)
COMMANDER JOHN YOUNG'S STS-9 FLOWN SILVER ROBBINS MEDALLION
FLOWN STS-9 Robbins Medallion #9F, NGC MS 65 (certificate number: 3044096-002), sterling silver, 40 by 35 mm. Obverse features the mission insignia depicting the shuttle in its orbit around the Earth, reverse engraved with launch and return dates ("Nov. 28, 1983 | Dec. 8, 1983 | RW 17 EDWARDS AFB, CA"). With an Autograph Note Signed by JOHN YOUNG on his letterhead.
ONE OF ONLY 76 FLOWN OF 212 MINTED — COMMANDER JOHN YOUNG'S MEDALLION FROM HIS SIXTH AND LAST SPACEFLIGHT
John Young's provenance letter reads: "I certify that STS-9 Silver Robbins medal #9F was flown aboard the mission."