Description: G084 unique 1969 Vatican gold medal from Pope Paul VI personal gift "dono dedit" (as a gift) to Edwin/Buzz Aldrin after the historical Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. PCGS graded SP65. Personal gift gold Pontifical Academy of Sciences medal from head of the Catholic church Pope is very rare especially it is to one of the most famous astronauts. As such, this medal is unique and historical. For collector who want to collect medal with historical importance, this medal should be one of them. This is a unique coin because you can't find another one with Pope and Edwin Aldrin names on it. A Buzz Aldrin's New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal sold for $226,800 on July 2022. The Medal was designed by Aurelio Miztruzzi, 70 mm, .917 fine. 215.8 grams, 197.8 grams AGW. Obv: Left facing bust of Pius XI at center, PIVS . XI . PONTIFEX . MAXIMVS . FVNDATOR around, signed MISTRVZZI to the right of the bust. Rev: PONTIFICIA . ACADEMIA . SCIENTIARVM around periphery, a simple wreath within, PAULUS PP. VI / EDVINO ALDRIN / DONO DEDIT / A.D. MCMLXIX in raised letting at center, hallmarked 917 at 6 o'clock. Edge: plain. US shipping is free. International shipping will be $80 FedEx or UPS or ask before you buy.
Price: 99998 USD
Location: Oakland, California
End Time: 2024-11-12T15:45:30.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: Medal
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Gold
Year: 1969
Color: Yellow Gold
Fineness: 0.917
Grade: SP 65
KM Number: NA
Country/Region of Manufacture: Holy See (Vatican City State)
Variety: Vatican gold medal
Certification: PCGS
Modified Item: No
