Ancient, British and World Coins and Historical Medals

Medals Related to the Olympic Games, Switzerland, Sporting Interest: SWITZERLAND, 50th Anniversary of the Young Olympics, Lausanne,1944, a bronze medal by T. Strindberg, bust of Pierre de Coubertin right, reverse athlete standing in front of columns being feted by supporters, Olympic flame below, 50mm. Good very fine, rare (£80-120)

The first Young Olympics were organised by Pierre de Coubertin at the Sorbonne in Paris, 23 June 1894