Issued in 1999 by Gibraltar as part of a series of uncirculated Crowns commemorating the Olympic games in Sydney. This piece features the rowing competition as the sport of honor. If you are a fan of the outback or a world coins collector then this coin would make a great addition to your collection.
Issued in 1999 by Gibraltar as part of a series of uncirculated Crowns commemorating the Olympic games in Sydney. This piece features the ritual of the bearing of the torch, in this instance through the Australian outback, as the particular event to honor. If you are a fan of the outback or a world coins collector then this coin would make a great addition to your collection.
The XXVIII Olympiad, held in Athens, Greece was the first time since the first modern Olympics were revived in Athens in the summer games of 1896 that the games returned to their country of ancient origin. The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. These games were the first modern Summer Olympic Games and the first Games since Roman emperor Theodosius I banned the Ancient Olympic Games in 393 as part of the Christian campaign against paganism.
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