Olympic Games - 1960 - Olympic medal
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Commemorative medal for the XVII Olympiad, Rome 1960, struck in gold‑toned metal with a glossy finish, featuring on the obverse a classical allegorical female figure with a palm branch and laurel crown and on the reverse a dynamic scene of victorious athletes; in excellent condition with minor signs of aging.
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Commemorative medal – Games of the XVII Olympiad, Rome 1960
Splendid commemorative medal dedicated to the Rome 1960 Olympic Games (XVII Olympiad), made of gilded metal with a glossy finish and rich high-relief details.
Obverse: an elegant allegorical female figure inspired by classical art, with a palm branch and a laurel crown, symbols of victory and glory. In the background the Colosseum is visible. Inscription: “GIOCHI DELLA XVII OLIMPIADE – ROMA MCMLX”.
Upside-down: a dynamic scene with triumphant athletes lifting the winner, a powerful representation of the Olympic spirit and sporting celebration.
The medal features meticulous craftsmanship, drawing heavily on the iconography of ancient Rome, typical of official and commemorative issues of the era.
Condition: excellent, with minor signs of wear compatible with age (visible in the photos).
Period: 1960
Topic: Olympics – Sports – Rome
Origin: Italy
An ideal item for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, sports enthusiasts, 20th-century history buffs, or artistic medal collecting.
Commemorative medal – Games of the XVII Olympiad, Rome 1960
Splendid commemorative medal dedicated to the Rome 1960 Olympic Games (XVII Olympiad), made of gilded metal with a glossy finish and rich high-relief details.
Obverse: an elegant allegorical female figure inspired by classical art, with a palm branch and a laurel crown, symbols of victory and glory. In the background the Colosseum is visible. Inscription: “GIOCHI DELLA XVII OLIMPIADE – ROMA MCMLX”.
Upside-down: a dynamic scene with triumphant athletes lifting the winner, a powerful representation of the Olympic spirit and sporting celebration.
The medal features meticulous craftsmanship, drawing heavily on the iconography of ancient Rome, typical of official and commemorative issues of the era.
Condition: excellent, with minor signs of wear compatible with age (visible in the photos).
Period: 1960
Topic: Olympics – Sports – Rome
Origin: Italy
An ideal item for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, sports enthusiasts, 20th-century history buffs, or artistic medal collecting.
Details
Nr of items
1
Sports/ Event
Olympic Games
Condition
New/as new
Year
1960
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