Expo 70 Osaka Apollo Commemorative Medallion

By stevehouse, 4 May, 2013
Description

Well, the title says it all.  I inherited this medallion (coin) a while back and only just recently started to sell some similar real coins on ebay.  When it came to this medallion I couldn't find it on ebay, or anywhere else on the internet.

 

Obverse:  stylized "Expo 70" that is orbiting the earth; surrounded by "WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND ** APOLLO"Reverse:  looks like the Apollo capsule being retrieved on the sea; surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ***  OSAKA JAPAN

 

I need help with it's full identity, and of course it's value.

 

Thank you!

Category
Coins and Currency
Medium
Copper? Bronze?
Distinguishing marks
Obverse: stylized "Expo 70" that is orbiting the earth; surrounded by "WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND ** APOLLO"
Reverse: looks like the Apollo capsule being retrieved on the sea; surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA *** OSAKA JAPAN"
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Circular, 38mm in diameter
Date Period
1970
Weight
25 grams
History
I inherited this from my mother or my grandmother, and probably really came from a great uncle who travelled extensively and I wouldn't doubt if he attended the Expo in Japan in 1970.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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gimi3

6 years 11 months ago

OSAKA JAPAN MEDAL EXPO 70 US APOLLO BRONZE 38 MM = 8$

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