A forgotten petri dish, a patch of mould, and a moment of scientific curiosity — that was all it took for Alexander Fleming to stumble upon penicillin in 1928, a discovery that would go on to save hundreds of millions of lives. The Scottish-born bacteriologist's breakthrough ushered in the age of antibiotics and remains one of the single greatest advances in the history of medicine. Fleming's accidental genius changed the world more profoundly than most deliberate endeavours ever could.
This silver-plated commemorative celebrates the man whose discovery conquered infection. Struck to a Brilliant Uncirculated standard with a proof-like finish, this 28.5mm piece is plated in .999 fine silver and weighs 9.5 grams, a lasting tribute to a medical miracle worker.
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