Very rare gold version of the 3rd National Greek Olympic Games 1875 prize medal, stamped OR on edge, struck by Paris Mint, designed by Barre, one of a

Very rare gold version of the 3rd National Greek Olympic Games 1875 prize medal, stamped OR on edge, struck by Paris Mint, designed by Barre, one of approx. 10 struck for presentation to the Greek King & Royal Family and senior dignitaries, obverse with head of King George I, reverse with six line Greek legend The competitor's versions of this medal were in goldplated silver and silver. The participant's was in bronze. These Games are also known as the Zappas Olympics, as they were sponsored by the Greek businessman Evangelis Zappas. The first and second Games were held in 1859 and 1870. As such these Games were amongst the first revivals of the ancient Olympic Games, the other notable example being the Games organised by William Penny Brookes from 1850.