Title:

Roma MCMLX Capitoline Wolf Olympic Pin

Description:

Small vintage commemorative Rome 1960 Olympic lapel pin showing the Capitoline Wolf with the twins Romulus and Remus, five Olympic rings and the inscription "ROMA MCMLX”. Gold-tone metal with colored enamel (appears violet/blue background and gold details). Rectangular/vertical plaque-style design. Typical back markings on known examples: C.O.N.I., Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, SAF, MOD. DEPOSITATO (not visible in provided image but consistent with authentic 1960 examples sold at auction). Approximate size ~2 × 1 cm. Produced as official/commemorative merchandise for the XVII Olympiad held in Rome in 1960. Item is vintage (circa 1960) and likely an authentic period piece rather than a modern repro.

Type of Pin:

Commemorative lapel pin

Release Date:

1960-08-25

Retired:

Yes

Origin:

Italy

Date Added:

2025-11-26 18:56:22

Automatic Estimated Date:

2025-11-26