© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
Gymnastics Pan American Games, Burger King
1979 year| Brass | - | 32 mm |
| Location | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1979 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#397186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female Gymnast, feet in the air.
Script: Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
GIMNASIA
VIII JUEGOS PANAMERICANOS - SAN JUAN 1979
Translation:
Gymnastics
8th. Pan American Games, San Juan, 1979
Edge
Shallow fine reeding.
Comment
Burger King sponsored the 8th. Pan American Games in San Juan. There were 25 different sporting events. I have only seen the following tokens: Athletics, Base Ball, Fencing Gymnastics, Judo, Hockey, Rowing, skating, Shooting, Softball, Weight Lifting, Volley Ball
The 1979 Pan American Games officially the VIII Pan American Games were a multi-sport event governed by the Panam Sports Organization, and were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 1 to July 15, 1979. Volleyball and some baseball matches were held in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
