RR Auction: Olympics Auction

Amazing set of 31 Summer Olympics medals, consisting almost entirely of participation medals plus a couple additional types, representing a near-compl

Extraordinary complete set of 22 Winter Olympics participation medals, representing every Winter Olympics to be held from 1924 to 2014. The collection

Beautiful medal honoring the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the International Olympic Committee. Gilt bronze, 90 mm, 400 gm. The front depicts

Scarce rectangular medal honoring International Olympic Committee founder Pierre de Coubertin. Silvered bronze, 52 mm x 90 mm, 213 gm, by R. Pelltier

Participation medal issued for the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics. Gilt bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria. The front features a seated Nike ho

Participation medal issued for the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria. The front features a seated Nike holding

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 54 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Fr

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Repu

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 54 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Fr

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silver, 42 mm x 60 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Fr

Winner's medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed...

Uncommon official bronze medal diploma from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle (of which the Summer Olympics were a part), 20.75 x 16.5, awarded to

Scarce jury lapel badge from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Summer Olympics. Silvered br...

Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63...

Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Summer Olympics. Gilt bronz...

Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Summer Olympics. Gold, 61 m...

Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Summer Olympics. Silvered b...

Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Summer Olympics. Silver, 63...

Non-athletic award medal from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Summer Olympics. Gilt silve...

Ephemera from the world's fairs that hosted the 1900 and 1904 Olympic Games: two 20 franc bonds headed "Exposition Universelle de 1900,&quo...

Interesting stereoscope from the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale, the host of that year's Olympic Games, constructed of metal a...

Extremely rare official's participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics. Copper, 40 mm, 30 gm, by Dieges & Clust, New Yo...

Uncommon medal issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Bronze, 63 mm, 108 gm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by the US Mint at Phi

Attractive medal issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Gilt silver, 66 mm x 66 mm, 177 gm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by the

Rare ‘grand prize’ shield medal issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Bronze, 66 mm x 76 mm, 152 gm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and str

Extremely rare Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac for 1905, Vol. VIII (January), No. 217. New York: The American Sports Publishing Company. Pa...

Uncommon ‘grand prize’ uniface shield emblem issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Gilt bronze, 66 mm x 76 mm, 87 gm, designed by Adolph A

Exquisite winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1906 Intercalated Summer Olympics. Silver, 50 mm, 63 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain, Paris. The front fe

Participation medal issued for the Athens 1906 Intercalated Summer Olympics. Gilt bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by Nikephoros Lytras. The front shows a seated

Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Pewter, 51 mm, 47 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with chariote

Rare winner's medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Gold, 33.5 mm, 32 gm (7 gm attributed to the ornamental loop, which likewise app...

Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 60 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with chariote

Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 51 mm, 60 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with

Scarce commemorative plaquette issued for the Franco-British Exhibition, which was held in conjunction with the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silvered

Rare book: Official Report of the Fourth Olympiad, London, 1908. First edition. London: The British Olympic Association, 1909. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 794

Program for the eleventh day of the London 1908 Summer Olympics, July 24, 1908, 4.75 x 7.25, outlining the rules for the various competitions and list

American track and field athlete (1886–1958) who is remembered for his incredible races in the 1908 Summer Olympics and the 1908 Boston Marathon. Comp

Competitor bib number worn by Alton Roy Welton during the 1908 Boston Marathon on April 20, 1908, measuring 7.5 x 5.75, and bearing his prominent &q...

Delicately embroidered British team member's white cloth uniform patch from the 1908 London Summer Olympics, 5.25 x 6, featuring a coat of arms ...

Winner's medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 33 mm, 18 gm, by Erik Lindberg and Bertram Mackennal. The front depic...

Beautiful winner's medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Silver, 16.5 gm, 33 mm, by Bertram Mackennal and Erik Lindberg. The fron...

Rare participation medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 55 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/Erik Lindberg. The front features a

Desirable winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 85 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete

Desirable winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 86.5 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete hol

Striking participation medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 75 gm, by Pierre Theunis. The front depicts a dramatic image

Rare 'official' report in French for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics, first compiled in 1957 by Alfred Verdyck and reprinted in 1964. Entit...

Participation medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Raoul Benard. The front features a stunning raised depiction o

Choice winner's medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 76 gm, by Andre Rivaud, Paris. The front depicts a triumphant at...

Gorgeous official commemorative medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Gilt bronze, 60 mm, 83 gm, by Arthus Bertrand. The front features a b

Handsome competitor's badge issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 32 mm x 44 mm, featuring the Olympic rings and Paris emblem surrounded by...