Artefacts

Athens 1875, winner's medal, silver, of the 3rd Zappas Greek national Games.

Physical description

A-typed. Obverse: bust (right) of King George I. Reverse: “Olympia in Athens 1870” surrounded by “Consecrator of Games Evangelis Zappas” (translated from Greek) and open olive wreath. Signed by the artist. Hole to be worn as pendant. Country of manufacturing uncertain.

Materials

silver, metal

Colors

silver

Dimension

4.2 x 0.43 cm, 42 g