Rare medal of VIII Olympiad in Paris in 1924 by Raoul Benard in its original box

Rare medal of VIII Olympiad in Paris in 1924 by Raoul Benard in its original box (image 1/4)
Rare medal of VIII Olympiad in Paris in 1924 by Raoul Benard in its original box (image 2/4)
Rare medal of VIII Olympiad in Paris in 1924 by Raoul Benard in its original box (image 3/4)
Rare medal of VIII Olympiad in Paris in 1924 by Raoul Benard in its original box (image 4/4)
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Rare medal of VIII Olympiad in Paris in 1924 by Raoul Benard in its original box perfect condition Weight: 71g Size: 54mm Metal: Bronze The 1924 Summer Olympics , officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad , were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris , France . It was the second time Paris hosted the games, after 1900. The selection process for the 1924 Summer Olympics consisted of six bids, and saw Paris be selected ahead of Amsterdam , Barcelona , Los Angeles , Prague and Rome . The selection was made at the 29th IOC Session in Lausanne in 1921. [1] The cost of the Games of the VIII Olympiad was estimated to be 10,000,000 ₣ . With total receipts at 5,496,610₣, the Olympics resulted in a hefty loss despite crowds that reached 60,000 people at a time. [2] Paris is expected to bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics , on the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Summer Olympics. [3]
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