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Numismatic Association of Victoria Medallion, 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne (Obverse)

This 38 mm diameter medallion was designed and struck by K G Luke, Melbourne in the following metals:

Sterling silver - 60, numbered 1 to 60
Oxidised bronze - 40, numbered 61 to 100

Carlisle reference C-1956/6

The obverse design features an ancient Greek coin showing the head of Bacchus (rather than the head of Zeus) with an olive branch and the legend “XVI ΟΛΥΜΡΙΝΑ Melbourne” – an interesting mixture of Latin, Greek, and English.

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Country:Australia
Year:1956
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