1932 Olympic Sprinter token California Gold ½$
1932 year| Gold plated brass (Brass gilt) | 0.7 g | 13 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Year | 1932 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 USD = EUR 0.47 |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated brass (Brass gilt) |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#84960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A bear at bottom walking right between two floral wreath sprigs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CALIFORNIA GOLD
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Comment
Made for the 10th summer Olympic games, held in Los Angeles in 1932.In the style of California "gold" gold rush tokens, territorial and early Western expo commemoratives.
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