Extremely rare 1924 Olympic gold medal up for auction
An extremely rare gold medal from the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics is set to be auctioned this week. This medal, designed by André Rivaud, is one of only 304 ever produced and symbolizes a significant moment in Olympic history. The auction will begin with a minimum bid of $14,000.
- ▪The 1924 Paris Games were the first to include a Closing Ceremony and featured over 3,000 athletes from 44 countries.
- ▪The medal is made from gold-plated gilt silver and weighs 2.7 ounces, with a diameter of about 2 inches.
- ▪The auction is scheduled for May 28, 2023, and the medal is listed in 'near fine condition.'
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The medals were designed by sculptor André Rivaud. Nate D. Sanders Auctions Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Sign up Thank you! Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An extremely rare piece of Olympics history hits the auction block this week. Sports enthusiasts with deep pockets have the chance to own an original gold medal from the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics. The harp on this side of the medal represents the Cultural Olympiad, an artistic and cultural program that ran alongside the athletic competition. Image: Nate D. Sanders Auctions. The 1924 Paris Games were a hallmark of Olympics and sports history.
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