OLYMPIC GAMES – Gold medal, PARIS 1924

Extremely rare gold medal (vermeil) from the VIIIth Summer Olympic Games – Paris 1924 . Awarded to the winner of first place, discipline unknown. Artist / Engraver: André Rivaud (1892–1951), signed ‘A. Rivaud’ on the exergue. Manufacturer: Monnaie de Paris. Metal: Vermeil (gold-plated silver). Dimensions: Diameter 55 mm. Weight: Approximately 76 g. Historical mintage: Only 304 copies. Obverse (Front): A triumphant, naked athlete reaching out to help his defeated rival to his feet. At their feet lie the Olympic rings, a symbol of solidarity and sportsmanship. Reverse (Back): A harp symbolising the Cultural Games, surrounded by winter and summer sports equipment (skis, skates, oars, balls). In the centre, the inscription in relief: ‘VIIIth OLYMPIAD PARIS 1924’. The 1924 Paris Olympic Games marked a historic turning point with the official introduction of the motto ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’ and the Olympic rings on the medals. Only 304 examples of this vermeil medal were struck by the Monnaie de Paris to honour the champions.

Estimate:$11,202.34

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