1924 Paris Olympic Gold Medal to Be Auctioned by Nate D. Sanders
On May 28, 2026, Nate D. Sanders Auctions will offer an original gold medal awarded at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics. This medal holds historical importance as it was part of the inaugural Games to showcase the renowned five-ring Olympic emblem, created by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, on its medals. Additionally, the 1924 Olympics introduced the Olympic motto Citius, Altius, Fortius and were famously portrayed in the movie Chariots of Fire. This auction presents a unique chance to obtain a significant piece of modern Olympic history.
Key facts
- Nate D. Sanders Auctions is offering a 1924 Olympic gold medal.
- The auction takes place on May 28, 2026.
- The medal is from the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, the VIII Olympiad.
- The 1924 Games were the first to feature the five-ring Olympic symbol on medals.
- The Olympic symbol was designed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
- The 1924 Games gave rise to the Olympic motto Citius, Altius, Fortius.
- The Games were immortalized in the film Chariots of Fire.
- The medal is described as one of the most historically significant Olympic artifacts to come to market.
Entities
Institutions
- Nate D. Sanders Auctions
Locations
- Paris
- France