The medal, awarded to Fred Schule for the 110-meter hurdles, comes with its original ribbon and leather case. Unlike today's gold-plated silver medals, the 1904 medals were entirely gold.

According the Olympic committee, a gold medal is made up of 92.5% silver and is plated with about 6 grams of pure gold. According to a London-based research firm, a gold medal is worth $758 (Rs ...