bronze participation medal
Object Detail
Object Name
medal
Description
Circular bronze participation medal for 1960 Rome Olympics.
A classical style, deeply cast or struck; one of these was given to each Olympic athlete, including each rower.
The obverse shows a nude classical figure running through the five Olympic rings. The reverse has lettering around the circumference that reads "Giochi della XVII Olimpiade/Roma MCMLX" surrounding a somewhat abstract land, sea and air design.
A classical style, deeply cast or struck; one of these was given to each Olympic athlete, including each rower.
The obverse shows a nude classical figure running through the five Olympic rings. The reverse has lettering around the circumference that reads "Giochi della XVII Olimpiade/Roma MCMLX" surrounding a somewhat abstract land, sea and air design.
Accession No
2003.532.551
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
1960
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
Olympic Games Rome, 1960
Date
1960