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Lot #3085
Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal

Unawarded bronze winner’s medal from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics

Estimate: $6000+

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Description

Unawarded bronze winner’s medal from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics

Unawarded winner's medal from the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 80 mm, 180 gm, by Tiffany and Co. of New York. The front, inscribed "XIII Olympic Winter Games," depicts a raised hand holding the Olympic torch against a mountain backdrop, with the Olympic rings to the right side; the reverse, inscribed "Lake Placid 1980," features a small Lake Placid Games emblem and a large pine branch with cones. Inscribed on the bottom edge, "Tiffany & Co., Bronze, 1979." Complete with the original white-and-blue ribbon and hinged navy blue leather Tiffany & Co. presentation case.

With beautiful Tiffany's craftsmanship and striking designs, only 73 of these bronze medals were awarded at Lake Placid. A scarce and highly sought-after winner's medal from these memorable Olympic Games.

Auction Info

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