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Original question: I purchased this medal on ebay. I thought I was buying a commemorative medal. But after checking various sources I found out it is not. Do you know any information on what I have purchased. My grandfather participated in the 1908 Olympics for Canada. That is why I was interested in this medal. Thanks for you time
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This is actually a modern novelty medal made with a similar design to the actual gold, silver and bronze medals given out to the 1908 winners.
The originals were designed by Bertram Mackennel, a famous Australian sculptor. The design of this medal is actually facing in the opposite direction. The design depicts the "Dragon-slayer" motif which is seen on some English & Commonwealth coins from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
As a novelty piece, there are no auction records for one like yours. The value would not be significant, perhaps $20-$25 considering that the quality of the piece is quite good. Many replicas are very crudely made and are not worth anything.
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Dmitry Livshits
Expertise
My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.
Experience
Collector of world coins since early childhood. Access to a variety of auction records and reference material. You can also find me on Facebook.
Education/Credentials
A.S. in Psychology (2006), B.A. in Forensic Psychology (2008), M.A. in Forensic Psychology (2011).
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