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História Numismática dos Jogos Olímpicos #14 - 1960 Roma
| Location | Portugal |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Weight | 8.02 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a relief view of the Colosseum in Rome occupying the left and lower portion of the field, with the legend ROMA 1960 prominently inscribed in the upper right. Along the right rim, the circular legend OLIMPÍADA reads vertically. Below the Colosseum, in the lower field, the inscription HÓQUEI EM CAMPO identifies the sport represented. |
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| Obverse lettering | OLIMPÍADA ROMA 1960 ROMA 1960 HÓQUEI EM CAMPO (Translation: Rome Olympics Rome Field Hockey) |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a cast bust of Ethiopian athlete Abebe Bikila in three-quarter view, occupying the central field in moderate relief. The legend ABEBE BIKILA arcs along the upper rim, while the inscription 1960 · ROMA · ATLETISMO appears along the lower and right rim. The silver plating is largely worn away on this side, revealing the base metal beneath. |
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