Artefacts

Saint-Louis 1904, winner's medal, silver, for the 4x50 yards relay freestyle swimming.

Physical description

Medal with bail and ring. 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 "TEAM RELAY". Caption of the medal: "UNIVERSAL / EXHIBITION / ST LOUIS / U.S.A.".

Materials

silver

Colors

silver

Dimension

ø 3.91 x 0.5 cm, 4.4 cm, 39 g