História Numismática dos Jogos Olímpicos #03 - 1904 Saint Louis ND front História Numismática dos Jogos Olímpicos #03 - 1904 Saint Louis ND back
História Numismática dos Jogos Olímpicos #03 - 1904 Saint Louis ND photo

História Numismática dos Jogos Olímpicos #03 - 1904 Saint Louis ND

 
Silver plated 9.11 g 30.3 mm
Description
Location
Portugal
Issuing entity
Diário de Notícias
Type
Medals › Advertising medallions
Composition
Silver plated
Weight
9.11 g
Diameter
30.3 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Cast (The piece was cast then Silver plated)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#33290
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHIE HAHN 1904 - SAINT LOUIS - ATLETISMO

Translation: Athletics

Edge

Plane. However the casting is visible in its irregularity.

Comment

This piece is part of a set of 24 pieces with the theme of the Olympic games, one piece for each tournament. It was issued as a promotional campaign by the Portuguese Newspaper “Diário de Notícias” with the support of the Portuguese Olympic Committee: