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Lot #3394
Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Silvered Bronze Judge's Medal

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Description

Handsome plaque medal given to judges from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Olympics. Silvered bronze, 36 mm x 51 mm, by Oscar Roty. The front features an angel (representing the New Century) taking up a torch from a seated woman, with a Latin legend; the reverse bears a view of Paris surmounted by a wreath of olive trees, inscribed across the top: "Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, Paris." Stamped "Bronze" on the edge.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #686 - Ended January 18, 2024