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Silver Medal - Olympic Games Athens
1896 year| Silver | 62.0 g | 50.0 mm |
| Location | Greece |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | International Olympic Committee |
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Award medals › Sport awards |
| Year | 1896 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 62.0 g |
| Diameter | 50.0 mm |
| Thickness | 4.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#340998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Acropolis of Athens.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΙΕΘΝΕΙΣ · ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΟΙ · ΑΓΩΝΕΣ
ΕΝ · ΑΘΗΝΑΙΣ
1896
Translation: International Olympic Games in Athens.
Engraver: Jules-Clément Chaplain
Edge
Stamped
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARGENT
Comment
In 1896, a silver medal was awarded to the winner and a bronze medal to the second place. No medals were awarded to the third place.Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Silver Medal - Olympic Games (Athens) 1896 item.
