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Lot #453
Neil Armstrong: Token

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Description

Neil Armstrong's circa 1970 Shell Oil aluminum token from the 'Man in Flight' series, honoring the 1958 flight of the Jupiter-C vehicle developed by Wernher von Braun. The token depicts the sub-orbital research and development vehicle on one side, with the Shell logo on the other. Encapsulated and graded by NGC as "MS 64," with the label featuring the Armstrong Family Collection logo. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from The Armstrong Family Collection, signed by Armstrong's sons, Rick and Mark. Provenance: Heritage Auctions, The Armstrong Family Collection, May 2019.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #572 - Ended December 04, 2019