$19,200
A 1924 Paris Summer Olympics gold medal awarded to winners of various events at the 1924 Summer Olympic Games that took place in Paris, France. The gold tone Gilt Silver medal was designed by André Rivaud, with the obverse featuring a naked victorious athlete taking the hand of his rival, seated on the ground, to help him up. Below the figures are the Olympic rings. On the reverse, a harp symbolizes the cultural program of the Olympic Games and accompanies different sports equipment, winter as well as summer, to form an arch. In the center is the inscription "VIII eme 8th / Olympiade/ Paris/ 1924." The rim is inscribed "2 Argent" silver . The medal is housed in its original green leather case with green silk and velour interior. Medal, diameter, approximately 2 3/16 inches; Case, 3 by 3 inches Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
