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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large relief portrait bust of Sonja Henie facing left, occupying the lower left portion of the field. To the upper right, a smaller full-figure relief depicts her skating in action on ice. The circular legend along the rim reads 'II WINTER GAMES ST. MORITZ 1928' at the top and 'SONJA HENIE NORWAY' at the bottom. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the five-ring Olympic symbol in the upper field, beneath a curved banner bearing the Olympic motto 'CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS'. The central field carries the inscribed name 'SONJA HENIE' in large letters above a commemorative text. Two laurel branches frame the lower portion of the field, with a small mintmaster mark visible at the base. |
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