Summary

Australia Victoria Melbourne
Trial of Olympic Prize medal obverse die 1956 (AD)
Mint: K.G.Luke
Other Details: This is lead trial struck to test the obverse die for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Prize medals. It depicts a female figure seated at left holding victors wreath in air; at right, XVI TH. OLYMPIAD / MELBOURNE / 1956. It was commissioned by the Melbourne Olympic Committee, which was responsible for organising the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, including construction of stadiums, athletes' accommodation, press coverage and medal production.

Physical Description

This is a lead trial struck to test the die for the Melbourne Olympic Prize medals. It depicts a female figure seated at left holding victors wreath in air; at right, XVI TH. OLYMPIAD / MELBOURNE / 1956

Obverse Description

Greek female figure seated at left holding victors wreath in air; at right, XVI TH. OLYMPIAD / MELBOURNE / 1956 below in tiny letters, K.G.LUKE LTD.

Reverse Description

Plain

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

This item adds to the Museum's growing collection of 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games material.

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