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in bronze, a George I period for the Balkan wa…

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GREECE Lot of two medals in bronze, a George I period for the Balkan wars, and a commemorative one for the 1940-141 campaign

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GREECE Lot of two medals in bronze, a George I period for the Balkan wars, and a commemorative one for the 1940-141 campaign

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Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 EUR

Scarce winner’s medal issued for the 1870 Zappas Olympics in Athens. Bronze, 41 mm, 34 gm, by Albert Désiré Barre; manufactured by the Paris Mint. The front depicts a relief bust of King George of Greece encircled with Greek text: “George the First, King of the Hellenes”; the reverse features a laurel wreath with legend: “Olympia, at Athens, 1870,” with surrounding inscription: “Organizer of the Games Evangelis Zappas.” Stamped “Cuivre” on the edge. Complete with its rare original circular case, broken at the hinge. Sponsored by Evangelis Zappas (1800-1865), a Greek patriot, businessman, and philanthropist, the Zappas Olympics was a series of athletic events held in Athens designed to reintroduce a modern version of the ancient games into the nation of Greece. The first was held in 1859, while the other three—1870, 1875, and 1888—were held posthumously in Zappas’ honor. Although not an international event, the Zappas Olympics were significant to the Games of today, as the modern arrangement of gold, silver, and bronze medals serving as awards for first, second, and third prizes was established according to the original plan of the Zappas Olympics. A scarce and desirable medal, with only 353 bronzes minted for the 1870 event.

Starting price 200 EUR

Georges Wasterlain (1889-1963): Portrait sculpture of a young woman, bronze with medal patina, signed on the base, H: 21, W: 10.5, D: 9 cm

Estim. 40 - 60 EUR

A small lot of PIECE OBJECTS including rosaries, medals, religious chatelaine, bronze medals, etc...

GREECE George I (1863-1913) 20 Drachmas 1876 - KM 49; Fr. 15 AU (g 6.44) - BB/BB+

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