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Lot #3065
Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Silver Winner's Medal

Spectacular second-place silver from the influential 1932 LA Games

Estimate: $8000+

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Spectacular second-place silver from the influential 1932 LA Games

Winner's medal issued for the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 65 gm, designed by Giuseppe Cassioli and minted by Whitehead & Hoag. The front, inscribed, "Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1932," features a 'Seated Victory' with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. A wonderful example of this classic design, issued for the Games of the X Olympiad in Los Angeles. These Games left a lasting legacy by setting new standards for future contests with innovations such as the Olympic Village and the use of automatic timing devices and photo-finish photography. Additionally, the event significantly boosted Los Angeles' global profile, helping to establish the city as a major center for sports and entertainment.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympics
  • Dates: June 18, 2024 - July 18, 2024