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Lot #4150
Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Lot: Participation Medal, Coin Set, and Tie Clip and Cufflinks

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Description

Commemorative items issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics, from the collection of IOC member James Worrall, including: a bronze participation medal, 60 mm, 115 gm, with the front depicting Namdaemun, one of the gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, with mountains, clouds, cranes, and the sun, and the reverse bearing the Seoul Games emblem, with "XXIV Olympiad, Seoul 1988," housed in its purple velvet case; a boxed set of two enameled cuff links and a matching tie pin featuring the emblem of the Games, produced by Eden Arts Ind Co., Ltd.; and a boxed set of five commemorative coins minted to honor the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics, including three sterling silver coins, a nickel coin, and a cupronickel coin. In overall fine condition.




From the estate of James Worrall.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #671 - Ended July 20, 2023