$384
A bronze 1968 participation medal from the Grenoble Winter Olympics held in Grenoble, France, from February 6-18, 1968. At the center of the obverse is a relief image of the profile of a Greek athlete. The name of the artist, J.H. Coeffin, is inscribed at the bottom. The reverse has a relief image of the city of Grenoble that includes "Grenoble/ 1968" and the Grenoble Olympics emblem representing a snow crystal surrounded by three roses, the symbol of Grenoble, and the five Olympic rings. Around the bottom edge is "Xes Jeux Olympiques D'Hiver" 10th Olympic Winter Games . On the side rim is the cornucopia symbol and the word "Bronze." Diameter, 2 11/16 inches Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
