XIX Olympiad - Mexico 1968

€341,892.00
LocationMexico
Year1968
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionCopper plated steel (magnetic)
Weight8.35 g
Diameter30 mm
Thickness1.75 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionTemple in the background. A hand holding a flaming torch in the foreground (Olympic flame).
Obverse letteringXIXe OLYMPIADE
(Translation: 19th Olympiad)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionPerson sitting in a traditional costume. Lettering `MEXICO` (designed by Lance Wyman) Five rings beneath the date (symbol of the Olympics)
Reverse letteringMEXICO 1968
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1968  - -
Catalog ID8776418850
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