British and World Historical Medals

Olympic Games, Athens, 1906, bronze participant’s medals by N. Lytras and W. Pittner (2, one plated), Hellas with phoenix, revs. legend in wreath, date in cartouche, 50mm (BDM IV, 623; cf. Spink 5, 389; cf. DNW 42, 1344) [2]. Plated medal with edge nicks and some surface staining, otherwise very fine, second corroded, both rare
£100-150

Provenance: A. Vayle Collection