Coins and Historical Medals

France, 90th Anniversary of the International Olympic Committee, 1984, a large gilt-bronze medal by Roger Millaud, bust of Pierre de Coubertin left, rev. inscription surrounding anniversary dates, named (Pierre Mauroy - Premier Ministre), 91mm, 399.57g. A superb example, as struck and very rare £200-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Small Collection of Medals Relating to the Olympic Games.

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Pierre Mauroy was a French politician who was Prime Minister of France from 1981 to 1984 under President François Mitterrand. Mauroy also served as Mayor of Lille from 1973 to 2001 and President of the Socialist International from 1992 to 1999.