Greece. Olympic Games Participant's Bronze Medal, 1896. Gad-2. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner. Issued for the Games to all participants of the First Olympiad in Athens. Spectacular design of Nike seated with a rising phoenix with the Acropolis in background. Reverse; Laurel surrounds 5-line Greek Olympic inscription. Pop 2; Tied for Finest graded. Only 3 examples graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 65. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex The David Karpeles Collection.