Lot 30085 – 1896 Athens commemorative medal in gilt bronze
Lot 30085 – 1896 Athens commemorative medal in gilt bronze
Olympics » 1896 Athens » Memorabilia
Price realised
240 EUR
Estimate
200 – 300 EUR
Auction date
mer. 15 juin 2022 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1896 Athens commemorative medal in gilt bronze, 28mm, by Houtopoulos, showing view of Olympic stadium on one side and other with “OLYMPIC GAMES” and laurel wreath over “776 X 1896”, looped at top, the medal was to be worn and is the first collector’s pin, some wear to the gilt and someone has added their initials in metal inside the wreath, fine and scarce.
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