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1906 Athens Intermediate Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Gilt bronze relic was issued to participants in an Olympics that still struggles to gain legitimacy with the IOC despite its essential service in keeping the Games alive. Design by Nikephoros Lytras features a seated Nike holding laurel wreath, phoenix rising out of flames, Acropolis in the background, with five-line legend and laurel wreath on verso. Diameter 50 mm. Weight 60 g. Light wear, mainly at edges.Additional details and provenance for the Harmer Johnson Olympic Collection.



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Auction Dates
November, 2016
17th-19th Thursday-Saturday
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Sold on Nov 18, 2016 for: $549.70
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