Artefacts

Athens 1896, commemorative medal representing Spiridon LOUIS (GRE).

Physical description

Blue cardboard containing a gold medal. Obverse: Spiridon Louis crowned by His Majesty The King George I. Caption: "ATHENAI - 1896". Signed: ES. Reverse: Olympic symbol over laurel wreath. Caption in Greek.

Materials

cardboard, gold

Colors

blue, white, gold

Dimension

9.5 x 15.25 x 0.3 cm, ø 3.9 cm, 31 g