July 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, July 30th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2015
Gold medal from the 1906 Olympic games, held in Athens, Greece. The 1906 Games were enormously successful, featuring the introduction of several characteristics of the modern games including the opening and closing ceremonies. Gold plated medal bears design of Zeus' face along with his hand holding a globe and winged victory image, with caption reading ''Olympia''. Depiction of the acropolis and ''1906 Olympic Games'' in Greek to verso. Housed in red leather case with green felt backing. Measures 2'' in diameter and weighs 57 grams or 2 oz. Slight wear to case. Medal is in near fine condition.
Gold Olympic Medal From the 1906 Summer Olympics, Held in Athens, Greece
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