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Struck by the Robbins Company in Attleboro, MA, exclusively for the astronaut flight crews since Apollo 7.
Each individual medallion is stamped with its unique serial number and hallmark on the rim.
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Directly from the estate of the first man on the moon; pristine prooflike surfaces certified by NGC and CAG.
Personal flight artifact of the Lunar Module Pilot with original plastic case and typed flight certification.
Mission support allocation with hand-engraved launch (7-16-69), lunar landing (7-20-69), and splashdown (7-24-69) dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Apollo 11 Robbins Medallion?
Robbins medallions are commemorative sterling silver medallions struck specifically for NASA astronauts by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. The Apollo 11 medallions were carried aboard the Command Module Columbia to lunar orbit during humanity's first manned moon landing in July 1969.
How many Apollo 11 Robbins Medallions were flown?
Exactly 450 medallions were manufactured: 440 were carried into space aboard Apollo 11, and 10 were retained on Earth as ground spares. Each medal was stamped with a unique serial number on the rim.
What is depicted on the obverse?
The obverse features the iconic Apollo 11 mission insignia: an American bald eagle landing on the lunar surface carrying an olive branch of peace in its talons, with the Earth visible in the sky above and the names 'ARMSTRONG • COLLINS • ALDRIN' along the rim.
Why were the dates engraved on the reverse after the mission?
Because spaceflight launch and landing schedules were subject to weather delays and technical holds, the reverse of the medallions was left blank except for the spacecraft names. After splashdown, the official dates (Launch: July 16, 1969; Landed: July 20, 1969; Return: July 24, 1969) were machine-engraved onto each medal.
Who received these medallions?
They were funded entirely by the astronaut crew members themselves through an astronaut association and distributed to the crew, backup crews, NASA flight directors, and key mission controllers.
How can I authenticate a flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medallion?
Genuine pieces are struck in sterling silver (measuring 28 mm in diameter and weighing approximately 16.5 grams) and feature the stamped 'ROBBINS CO. ATTLEBORO MASS' hallmark, 'STERLING', and a serial number between 1 and 440 on the rim. Certified examples are encapsulated by NGC or PCGS with CAG (Collectibles Authentication Guaranty) provenance.
How much is an Apollo 11 Robbins Medallion worth?
A standard mission-flown support specimen sells for $40,000 to $55,000. Examples proven to belong to command module pilot Michael Collins or lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin command $80,000 to $100,000, while Neil Armstrong's personal crew medallion sold for $125,000.