Paris 1900 Olympic Medals - Design, History & Photos (original) (raw)

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Paris 1900The Medals

On the obverse, a winged goddess holding laurel branches in both hands, arms raised. In the background, underneath, a view of the city of Paris and the monuments of the Universal Exhibition. On the reverse, a victorious athlete standing on a podium, holding a laurel branch in his right hand, arm raised. In the background, a stadium and the Acropolis of Athens.

Designer: Frédéric Vernon

Composition: 1st Place (Gilt silver), 2nd Place (Silver), 3rd Place (Bronze)

Diameter: 42x60mm

Mint: Monnaie de Paris

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Paris
1900

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