Who is Jesse Owens’?
Jesse Owens’ 1936 Olympic Gold Medal broke world records in Berlin. Others call him “The Buckeye Bullet.” He was an American, a four-time gold medalist in track and field.
Owens began his athletic career in high school. He triumphed three track and field events at the National Interscholastic Championships in 1933. After that, Owens’ equaled one world record while racing for Ohio State University two years later. Also, he smashed three others before qualifying and competing in the 1936 Olympics.
In the 1936 Olympic Games, Owens’ was the most impressive competitor. He conquered four gold medals (in the 100-meter dash, long jump, 200-meter dash, and 400-meter relay) and set two Olympic records in the process.
What is the rarity of this item?
Owens triumph in Berlin was one of the most important in Sports history. Because German Führer Adolf Hitler believed the Games would demonstrate the Aryan race’s superiority. Instead, the 23-year-old son of a sharecropper in Alabama humiliated the German tyrant. By outsmarting his competitors.
How much is Owens Gold Medal worth?
The Olympic Gold Medal is 500 grams of silver with 6 grams of gold placed on top. Owens gold medal would have a melt value of $4,450 if it were composed of pure gold. However, because it is primarily silver, it has a melt value of a little over $442. Let’s also see if this Olympic Gold Medal emerged in an auction. It’s an undoubtedly rare occasion, and it reflects its actual worth.
In 2013, tycoon Ron Burkle paid $1.46 million for Jesse Owens’ 1936 Olympic Gold Medal at SCP Auctions. It was the most a piece of Olympic memorabilia had ever sold.
In 2019, Goldin Auctions offered a second Owens gold medal from the same Berlin Olympics for sale. The medal was purchased for $615,000.00 by an online bidder.
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