Mexico – 1968 – Olympic Games – Olympic Stadium – Gold Medal 35 g – 900 Gold – NGC MS65 – Top Pop

Mexico – 1968 – Olympic Games – Olympic Stadium – Gold Medal 35 g – 900 Gold – NGC MS65 – Top Pop

Rare gold medal commemorating the XIX Olympic Games in Mexico City. The piece depicts the Olympic Stadium, with the characteristic Mexico 68 design on the reverse. NGC certified this specimen MS65 – Top Pop : currently, only this piece is registered in this condition; there is no higher grade.

Special features

• NGC MS65 – Top Pop

• Clearly visible hallmarks on the lower band: 900 , NI and another manufacturer’s mark

• 35 g gold, fineness .900 , fine weight 31.50 g = 1.012 oz AGW

• Attractive preservation with clear details

Technical data

• Country: Mexico

• Year: 1968

• Item type: Medal

• Motif: Olympic Stadium Mexico 68

• Material: .900 gold

• Weight: 35.00 g

• Net weight: 31.50 g ( 1.012 oz AGW )

• Conservation status: NGC MS65

• Certification: NGC 8402388-001

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