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Token - Great Olympic Moments Robert Mathias
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Robert Mathias in high relief dominates the field, with a superimposed figure of a discus thrower in mid-action depicted in lower relief to the left. The legend arcs around the upper border reading 'XV OLYMPIAD HELSINKI 1952', with 'ROBERT MATHIAS U.S.A.' inscribed along the lower border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the Olympic five-ring symbol in the upper field, flanked by a raised banner bearing the motto 'CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS' in capital letters. The name 'ROBERT MATHIAS' appears prominently in large raised lettering across the center, below which a three-line inscription reads 'becomes only man ever to win two consecutive decathlon championships.' Two olive branches in relief adorn the lower field. |
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