Athens 1896 Olympic Games participant's medal in original case of issue, designed by N Lytras, struck by Honto-Poulus, bronze, the obverse with seated
Hammer:
£450
Estimate:
£500 - £700
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Athens 1896 Olympic Games participant's medal in original case of issue, designed by N Lytras, struck by Honto-Poulus, bronze, the obverse with seated Nike holding a laurel wreath over the phoenix rising from the flames, the Acropolis beyond, the reverse with a Greek legend within a wreath, circular red leather case