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Olympia 100 or

Location France
Year 1996
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Period 20th century
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Obverse description An Olympic flame torch in relief occupies the center of the field. A circular legend along the upper rim names Pierre de Coubertin as founder with his birth and death dates, while the lower field bears the inscriptions 'ATHÈNES 1896' and 'ATLANTA 1996', with the gold fineness noted in the exergue. The medal is bordered by a ring of beads.
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Reverse description The plain field bears the large numeral '100e' in relief at center, with 'ANNIVERSAIRE' below and the date '1996' near the lower rim. A curved legend along the upper border reads 'JEUX OLYMPIQUES MODERNES'. The medal is bordered by a ring of beads, with a small engraver's mark visible at the base.
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