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Lot #6051
St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Gold Medallion

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Estimate: $2000+
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Description

Scarce commemorative gold medallion issued for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Gold (22k), 32 mm, 27 gm, designed by Emil Wiederkehr (Bern mint). The front features a nude male torchbearer on one knee below raised text: “Citius Altius Fortius”; and the reverse shows the Olympic rings against a sprig of laurel, with encircling text: “V Es Jeux Olympiques D'hiver St. Moritz 1948.” A decidedly lustrous and uncommon medallion from the 5th Winter Games.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #628 - Ended January 20, 2022