RR Auction: Olympics

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Chronicling over a century of Olympic history, this auction boasts over 200 lots commemorating the resolve and spirit of the enduring Olympic tradition. The sale is highlighted by winner's medals, relay torches, and official badges. Major lots include a super rare winner's medal from the Athens 1896 Olympics—the first modern Olympiad—as well as golds from recent Games like London 2012 and Sydney 2000. Top torches include Lake Placid 1980 and Calgary 1988. Also featured is the noteworthy collection of Tug Wilson, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Olympics and went on to serve as president of the United States Olympic Committee from 1953 to 1965.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Torch7163 - Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Torch
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Official 2000 Sydney Olympics torch, comprised of steel and aluminum, measuring 30.5˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed b
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Team USA Watch7164 - Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Team USA Watch
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Seiko watch presented to members of Team USA for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics, featuring gold-tone face with raised golden text reading: ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Torch7165 - Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Torch
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Elegant official 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silvered metal, copper, and glass, measuring 32.5″ in length and 3
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Participation Medal and Diploma7166 - Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Participation Medal and Diploma
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Participation medal issued for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm x 90 mm, 240 gm, by O. C. Tanner. The front depicts three athlet
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Silver Winner's Medal7167 - Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Silver Winner's Medal
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Winner’s medal awarded for men’s canoeing at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 139 gm, by Elena Votsi and Kostas Kazak
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Torch7168 - Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Torch
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Official 2004 Athens Summer Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum and olive wood, measuring 25.75″ in length and 2.25″ at its wide
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Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Participation Medal7169 - Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Participation Medal
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Participation medal issued for the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 61 gm, minted by Efsimon. The front features Greek lettering and waves
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Pewter Participation Medal7170 - Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Pewter Participation Medal
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Participation medal issued for the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics. Pewter, 40 mm, 33 gm, by Quatrini. The front depicts the Torino Games emblem with the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch7171 - Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch
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Gorgeous official 2006 Torino Winter Olympics torch, constructed of blue techno–polymer–coated aluminum, measuring 31.25˝ in
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beijing 2008 Summer Paralympics Silver Winner's Medal7172 - Beijing 2008 Summer Paralympics Silver Winner's Medal
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Beautiful winner’s medal presented to Iranian powerlifter Ali Hosseini at the Beijing 2008 Summer Paralympics. Silver with inlaid jade, 70 mm
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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