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1964 Tokyo Olympics Medal
| Location | Japan |
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| Year | 1964 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | High-relief depiction of two athletic male figures in dynamic poses, rendered in detailed sculptural style across the field, evoking themes of sport and physical achievement. The legend 'TOKYO 1964' appears along the left border, with Japanese characters reading along the right border. The overall composition conveys the spirit of athletic competition of the XVIII Olympiad. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a large circular disc in the upper field representing the rising sun, above the five interlocking Olympic rings in bold relief at center. The legend 'TOKYO' appears to the left and '1964' to the right of the rings. Below the rings, a Japanese inscription commemorating the Tokyo Olympic Games is inscribed, with the Japan Mint mark at the base. |
| Reverse script | Latin/Japanese |
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