January 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, January 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on: 1/29/2015 5:30:00 PM

Lot #1: Bronze Medal From the 1912 Summer Olympics, Held in Stockholm, Sweden

Description

Bronze medal from the V Olympiad, won at the Olympic games in Stockholm, Sweden in 1912. Obverse of medal bears a relief of two female figures, placing a crown atop an athlete; the reverse is a relief of a herald proclaiming ''Ling'', the founder of the Swedish gym system, with ''Olympiska / Spelen / Stockholm 1912'' written around edge. Housed in original green box, with ''III Pris'' and the Olympic logo stamped in gold to lid. Medal measures 1.4'' in diameter. Near fine.
Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$12,500
Minimum Bid:$10,000
Number of Bids:1