Athens 1896 Olympic Games postage stamps, comprising 1 (2), 2, 5, 10, 20 (2), 25, 40, 60 aenta & 1, 2 apaxmh, each with stamped postmark The Athens Olympic Games of 1896 were the first of the modern era, held from 6th-5th April and organised by the International Olympic Committee. Fourteen nations and 241 athletes took part, all being European or living in Europe with the exception of the United States team. Winners were given a silver medal, while runners-up received one in copper. Retroactively, the IOC converted these to gold, silver and bronze
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Athens 1896 Olympic Games postage stamps, comprising 1 (2), 2, 5, 10, 20 (2), 25, 40, 60 aenta & 1, 2 apaxmh, each with stamped postmark The Athens Olympic Games of 1896 were the first of the modern era, held from 6th-5th April and organised by the International Olympic Committee. Fourteen nations and 241 athletes took part, all being European or living in Europe with the exception of the United States team. Winners were given a silver medal, while runners-up received one in copper. Retroactively, the IOC converted these to gold, silver and bronze