Olympic Games - 1960 - Olympic medal
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Bronze CONI medal from 1960, designed by the Italian sculptor Emilio Greco, in very good original condition with a 33 mm diameter and featuring a torchbearer on the obverse and the Olympic symbols on the reverse.
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Bronze CONI medal created in 1960 to the design of the Italian sculptor Emilio Greco, linked to the Rome 1960 Olympic context.
On the obverse is depicted a torchbearer with a torch, with the signature “GRECO” visible at the bottom. On the reverse appear the star, the five Olympic rings and the circular inscription:
“COMITATO OLIMPICO NAZIONALE ITALIANO”
The medal measures about 33 mm in diameter and is made of bronze.
An interesting work for both collectors of Olympic memorabilia and enthusiasts of Emilio Greco’s medallic production, one of the most important Italian sculptors of the twentieth century.
The specimen shows a natural patina of time, with normal surface wear and traces of conservation compatible with its age. It has not been recently polished. The photographs show in detail the conservation state and are an integral part of the description.
Details:
* Author: Emilio Greco
* Entity: CONI – Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano
* Year: 1960
* Material: bronze
* Diameter: about 33 mm
* Subject: torchbearer / Olympic symbols
* Artist’s signature: GRECO
* Period: Rome 1960
Original antique medal.
Bronze CONI medal created in 1960 to the design of the Italian sculptor Emilio Greco, linked to the Rome 1960 Olympic context.
On the obverse is depicted a torchbearer with a torch, with the signature “GRECO” visible at the bottom. On the reverse appear the star, the five Olympic rings and the circular inscription:
“COMITATO OLIMPICO NAZIONALE ITALIANO”
The medal measures about 33 mm in diameter and is made of bronze.
An interesting work for both collectors of Olympic memorabilia and enthusiasts of Emilio Greco’s medallic production, one of the most important Italian sculptors of the twentieth century.
The specimen shows a natural patina of time, with normal surface wear and traces of conservation compatible with its age. It has not been recently polished. The photographs show in detail the conservation state and are an integral part of the description.
Details:
* Author: Emilio Greco
* Entity: CONI – Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano
* Year: 1960
* Material: bronze
* Diameter: about 33 mm
* Subject: torchbearer / Olympic symbols
* Artist’s signature: GRECO
* Period: Rome 1960
Original antique medal.
Details
Number of objects
1
Sport/event
Olympic Games
Condition
Very good
Year
1960
Authenticity
Original/official
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