$640
A gold tone medallion presented to Pelé in 1965 by the former Brazilian state of Guanabara. Named after Guanabara Bay along Brazil's eastern coast, Guanabara no longer exists after it was merged with Rio de Janeiro to make a larger state of Rio de Janeiro in 1975. The front of the medal features an image of Nike, goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory, holding victory laurels over a soccer player in motion. On the back is the dedication "Homenagem do/ Govêrno do Estado da Guanabara/ no seu 4º Centenário/ 1965" Tribute from / the State of Guanabara , in its ( Brazil's ) fourth Century / 1965 . Diameter, 2 1/2 inches Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
