Prototype Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games bronze medal, designed by Xavier Corbero and Giuseppe Cassioli, manufactured by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, circular form, obverse with seated Victory and XXV OLIMPLADA BARCELONA 1992, reverse with the Barcelona emblem of a stylised jumping athlete above the Olympic rings, diameter 70mm., 244gr., minor dents to rim Provenance: This is a copy from the former factory which manufactured the 1992 Olympic Games medals. The factory owner retained an extensive collection of prototypes and test pieces which, following his death and closure of the factory, was sold at auction. This example appears almost identical to the awarded medals.
Status:
Unsold
Estimated Price:
£500 - £700
Prototype Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games bronze medal, designed by Xavier Corbero and Giuseppe Cassioli, manufactured by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, circular form, obverse with seated Victory and XXV OLIMPLADA BARCELONA 1992, reverse with the Barcelona emblem of a stylised jumping athlete above the Olympic rings, diameter 70mm., 244gr., minor dents to rim Provenance: This is a copy from the former factory which manufactured the 1992 Olympic Games medals. The factory owner retained an extensive collection of prototypes and test pieces which, following his death and closure of the factory, was sold at auction. This example appears almost identical to the awarded medals.