Greece. Olympic Games Athens 10th Anniversary Participant's Medal, 1906. GV-56.2. Copper. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner, Vienna. Hellas with phoenix rising from flames, Acropolis in the background. Reverse; Legend in wreath and date 1906 soldered over the old 1896 plaque within wreath. The 1906 medals were manufactured from unused 1896 Athens Olympics participants medals. Pop 1; Only 1 example graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 63 Brown. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex The David Karpeles Collection.