Ad Astra per Aspera
1963
by Karen Worth
SOM-67.1
Golden bronze with tan patina
SOM-67.2
Silver
This medal was chosen as the 67th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1963.
The obverse bears a star-shaped man soaring into space. Around, AD ASTRA PER ASPERA; in right field, K. WORTH © 1963
The reverse bears man and woman advancing under the aegis of benign spirit holding blazing star. Around the spirit, THE SPIRIT OF THE SPACE AGE
The medal measures 73mm in diameter and was produced by the Medallic Art Company of New York. It is reported to have struck 960 pieces in bronze.
SOM-67.1
Bronze
73.0mm (2.87in)
Golden bronze with tan patina
THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 67TH ISSUE - MAY 1963 KAREN WORTH, SC.(C)
MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE
SOM-67.2
Silver
73.0mm (2.87in)
THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 67TH ISSUE - MAY 1963 KAREN WORTH, SC.(C)
MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT. - .999 FINE SILVER