Olympic Games History Ivan Ballangrud

Features

Location United States
Type Souvenir medals › Commemorative souvenir
Years 1976-1980
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 19.44 g
Diameter 39 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
344914
References Franklin# OLG-14
Chester L. Krause; 1982. Guidebook of Franklin Mint Issues. Krause Publications, Iola, United States.

Commemorative issue

The Official History of the Olympic Games

Series: Franklin Mint - Olympic Games History

Obverse

Ivar Eugen Ballangrud, Norwegian speed skater.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GARMISCH - 1936

Reverse

Olympic rings inside a wreath, text below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Eisschnellaufstar Ivar Ballangrud gewann vier Medaillen bei der Olympiade 1936.

Translation: Speed skating star Ivar Ballangrud won four medals in the 1936 Olympic Games.

Edge

Plain with Hallmark and engraving.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FMSTERLING SILVER 925/1000 © [10C] [77] [P]

Mint

Mintmark of The Franklin Mint (FM) The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)

Comments



The Official History of the Olympic games is a 50 Medal collection produced by the Franklin Mint in the USA. The collection was made available in Bronze, Silver (925) and Gold (999), sold world-wide under sponsorship of the International Olympic Committee. Each medal is presented in the language of the country that hosted the games in that year. Not all 10,000 set were produced.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1976-1980) FM 5 382 Proof

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