Artefacts

Reference record. Saint-Louis 1904, winner's medal, bronze.

Physical description

Obverse: Athlete standing on some steps, holding in his right hand a laurel wreath, symbol of victory, and raising his left arm. In the background, a bas-relief illustrating the ancient sports disciplines. Behind, a radiant Greek temple surmounted by the caption: "OLYMPIAD" completed by the mention "1904" on the rock in the lower right. Manufacturer name: "DIEGES & CLUST / N.Y." to the athlete's left under the bas-relief. Reverse: the winged goddess Nike, goddess of victory, standing on a globe. She holds a laurel wreath in her left hand and a palm in her right hand. Behind her the front bust of a person over the caption: "JUPITER". In front of Nike is a laurel wreath encircling the caption displaying the name of the event. Caption of the medal: "UNIVERSAL / EXHIBITION / ST LOUIS / U.S.A.".

Materials

bronze

Colors

bronze

Dimension

ø 3,79 x 4,21 x 0,35 cm, 20 g