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cctv.com 07-16-2004 17:21


On the obverse, the traditional goddess of victory, a design used since the 1928 Amsterdam Games, accompanied by the specific inscription "XX Olympiade M眉nchen 1972".

On the reverse, Castor and Pollux, the twin sons of Zeus and L茅da, the patrons of sports competitions and friendship, represented by two naked youths. This design was created by Gerhard Marcks, one of the last representatives of the Bauhaus.

Editor:Wang Ping  Source:CCTV.com


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