Medal Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05042011-3-1
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
2009
Medium
metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x Diam 1 5/8 in (0.3 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionCommemorative silver medal issued by San Marino honoring the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. The obverse depicts American Astronaut Buzz Aldrin in a space suit standing on the surface of the moon next to the Lunar Module. The reverse depicts the mountainous landscape of San Marino with the First Tower of San Marino at the highest point.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse, around outer edge: 40 ANNIVERSARIO DELLO SBARCO DELL UOMO SULLA LUNA
Inscribed on obverse, along inner edge: 20 LUGLIO 1969
20 LUGLIO 2009
Inscribed on reverse, around outer edge: REPUBBLICA SI DAN MARINO
Engraved on reverse: V. Sicilia
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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