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Lot #3065
Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal and Participation Medal

Estimate: $4000+

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Description

Desirable pairing of a bronze winner's medal and participation medal from the Antwerp 1920 Olympics:

- Handsome winner's medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed "VII Olympiade"; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, with the Cathedral of Our Lady and city looming in the background, inscribed above, "Anvers MCMXX."

- Participation medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 76 gm, by Pierre Theunis. The front depicts a dramatic image of a flying Victory crowning a charioteer on biga; the reverse features Nike standing before a burning censer and crowning a trio of victorious athletes, with Antwerp in the background, and raised text, "VIIme Olympiade-Anvers, MCMXX."

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympics
  • Dates:
    Starts:
    06/19/2026
    Ends:
    07/23/2026