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France: CM.639-2016

Object information

Current Location: Exhibition: Paris 1924: Sport, Art and the Body

Maker(s)

Designer: R. BĂ©nard

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Description

Bronze competitor's medal, Paris Olympic Games, 1924.

Notes

History note: Ex Baldwin sale 101, 28.09.2016, Lot 3867

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2016-11-21) by Baldwin

Dating

Production date: AD 1924

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 49 mm Weight 73.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Nike crowning athlete

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of Paris

  • Text: VIIIe OLYMPIADE PARIS 1924
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.639-2016
Primary reference Number: 243200
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Tuesday 21 November 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 21 November 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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