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Athens 1906 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal

Athens 1906 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal

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Athens 1906 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal

Winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1906 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain, Paris. The front features a portrait of Zeus holding Nike, the goddess of victory; the reverse features a view of Athens within a Greek legend. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Complete with presentation box. The 1906 Athens Games were considered the Olympics by the press and participants, which included 854 athletes from twenty countries, but they were never officially sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia Auction
  • Dates: #468 - Ended January 21, 2016