Artefacts
Athens 1896, commemorative medal of Spiridon LOUIS (GRE), presented to Lord Killanin.
Physical description
Obverse: Profile of Spiridon Louis (GRE) and marathon event and legends: "I Olympiad Athens 1896 - Spiridon Louis Greece". Reverse: caption "Spiridon Louis triumph in marathon, winning Greece's only Gold Medal in track and field", olympic motto, Olympic symbol and laurel leaves.
Created
Materials
metal
Colors
bronze
Dimension
ø 3.9 x 0.3 cm, 25 g