Munich 1972 Summer Olympic Games Medal

This gold winner’s medal was awarded at the Munich 1972 Olympic Games. The obverse features the traditional image of the goddess of Victory holding a palm branch and a victor’s crown, accompanied by the inscription ’XX. Olympiade München 1972’. The reverse presents Castor and Pollux, the twin sons of Zeus and Leda, symbols of friendship and athletic competition. This distinctive reverse design marked a departure from previous Olympic medals and reflected the innovative visual identity of the Munich Games.