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Lot #4134
Tokyo 1964 International Olympic Committee Cup Plaquette

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Description

Uncommon Olympic Cup plaquette issued by the International Olympic Committee after the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 99 gm, 51 mm x 70 mm, struck by Swiss medal manufacturer Huguenin, with front showing a relief image of the Olympic Cup, and the reverse bearing the Olympic rings with raised text in French below, reading (transcribed): “The Olympic Cup created by Baron Pierre de Coubertin renovator of the Olympic Games of the modern era was awarded to Tokyo city.” Includes the original presentation case.

Auction Info

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