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Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea: Soccer/Football
1988 year| Gold plated brass | 19.65 g | 40 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1988 |
| Composition | Gold plated brass |
| Weight | 19.65 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#388352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Flags of participating nations are seen in the background, including a laurel wreath and ribbons presenting the games. Five medals in the center of the coin, representing a sport seen in every edition of the Summer Olympics.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUMMER
GAMES
1988
SEOUL • KOREA
Designer: Hal Reed
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Part of a commemorative collection from the Royal Oak Mint to celebrate the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. Each sport will come in 3 versions: Gold-plated, silver-plated, and bronze-plated. The sports celebrated also include basketball, gymnastics, tennis and much more.
Original packaging with COA:
