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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Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Participation Badge7063 - Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Participation Badge
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Participation badge issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 30 mm x 52 mm, with enameled Olympic rings, torch and image of Australia, and blue
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Chicago 1959 Pan American Games Winner's and Participation Medals7064 - Chicago 1959 Pan American Games Winner's and Participation Medals
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Two bronze medals issued for the Chicago 1959 Pan American Games: a third place winner’s medal, 54 gm, 51 mm, with the front featuring the ci
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Unawarded Bronze Winner's Medal and Case7065 - Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Unawarded Bronze Winner's Medal and Case
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Rare unawarded winner’s medal for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 57 mm, 86 gm, by Herff Jones, Indiana. The front features em
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Souvenir Metal Wall Plates Signed Metal Plates7066 - Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Souvenir Metal Wall Plates Signed Metal Plates
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Uncommon pair of bronze-colored metal wall plates honoring the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, both 11.5˝ in diameter, featuring embossed i
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Winner's Diploma7067 - Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Winner's Diploma
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Official third-place winner's diploma from the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 24.5 x 18.25, awarded to Vasily Borisov of the Soviet Union for his br...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Group of (5) Badges7068 - Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Group of (5) Badges
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Collection of five different badges issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, each measuring approximately 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring laurel bezels with
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Group of (10) Commemorative Medals and Coins7069 - Tug Wilson's Group of (10) Commemorative Medals and Coins
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Collection of 10 commemorative coins and medals from the estate of Tug Wilson, the second commissioner of the Big Ten Conference from 1945 to 1961, an
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Gold Olympiade Medal7070 - Tug Wilson's Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Gold Olympiade Medal
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Tug Wilson’s brilliant ‘Olimpiade Medal’ issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Gold .900 (21.6K), 105 gm (3.7 oz), 61 m
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Rome 1960 Summer Olympics National Olympic Committee Badge7071 - Tug Wilson's Rome 1960 Summer Olympics National Olympic Committee Badge
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Tug Wilson’s National Olympic Committee badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 44 mm x 50 mm, 29 gm, featuring a gold-tone bezel wit
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch7072 - Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch
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Official 1960 Rome Summer Olympics torch, constructed of bronzed aluminum, measuring 15.5˝ in length and 3.75˝ at its widest point, ma
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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