From the family of moonwalker Alan Bean—an unflown sterling silver Apollo 17 Robbins medal, approximately 1.25″ in diameter, with a raised design of the Apollo 17 mission insignia on the face and engraved on the reverse with the launch date of December 6, 1972, moon landing date of December 11, 1972, and return date of December 19, 1972. The medal is serial numbered "266.” Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a 2009 handwritten letter of authenticity from Sue Bean, who writes: “The Apollo XVII Robbins Medallion Npo. 266 was part of my family collection from the Apollo Lunar Landings. This one was not flown but was made for each Astronaut family to keep as a keepsake.” Also included is a photo of Alan Bean holding his wife’s letter and the offered medallion.
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