Iconic since these are the last gold medals of solid gold. Even if it is just the individual winners (and some doubles) there are about 90 solid gold medals.

On the obverse of the medal, two female figures are depicted placing a laurel crown on the head of a young victorious athlete. The reverse features a herald announcing the opening of the Games, with the statue of Ling, the founder of the Swedish gymnastics system, positioned on the left. Surrounding the scene is the inscription “OLYMPISKA SPELEN STOCKHOLM 1912.”

The presentation cases for the medals were crafted as leatherettes in various colors: black, blue, gold, red, or green. According to the International Olympic Committee’s General Programme, the first prize in individual events was to be a gold medal, while for team events, each member of the winning team would receive a silver-gilt medal. The second prize for all competitions was a silver medal, and the third prize was a bronze medal.

However, the Swedish Olympic Committee made several exceptions. In the Horse Riding Competitions, each member of the winning team received a gold medal. Similarly, in Lawn Tennis Doubles, each winning pair was awarded a gold medal, and in the 12-metre Yacht Racing class, both the helmsman and his mate or leading hand received gold medals.

In May 1910, the Swedish Olympic Committee decided that the prize medals would bear the same obverse as those from the London Games, and commissioned Mr. Erik Lindberg to design the reverse. His sketch was presented and approved by the Committee at a meeting on November 14, 1910.

In track and field events, the winner received a gold medal, the second-place finisher a silver, and the third-place finisher a bronze. In team events, first place included a diploma and a vermeil medal for each team member, while members of the teams that finished second and third received silver and bronze medals, respectively.

There were always exceptions: in the equestrian events, every member of the winning team received a medal; this was also true in doubles team competitions. The helmsman and his second, winners in the 12-metre yachting class, each received a gold medal.

Additionally, a souvenir medal made of aluminum was issued and sold during the 1912 Games.

Designer: Erik Jordan Lindberg; Bertram Mackennal

1st Place Gold 90 24 gr
1st Place Teams Gilt silver 200 18 gr
2nd Place Silver 285 16 gr
3rd Place Bronze 270 19 gr

Souvenir Aluminium 16 gr

Diameter: 33mm
Thickness: 2,5 mm
Mint: C.C. Sporrong & Co

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