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Lot #3084
Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Unawarded Silver Winner's Medal

Unawarded second place medal from the 1984 LA Games

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Unawarded second place medal from the 1984 LA Games

Scarce unawarded winner's medal from the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Silver, 63.5 mm, 137 gm, by Dugald Stermer; manufactured by Jostens, Inc. The front, inscribed, "XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984," features a 'Seated Victory' with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. The edge, which would normally feature the engraved name of the event, remains blank. Includes the original magenta, vermillion, and chrome yellow ribbon, which features some light wear, and the lower portion of the blue velvet presentation case. A beautiful and highly uncommon winner's medal from the summer games of the XXIII Olympiad.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #575 - Ended January 16, 2020