1983 (S) Olympic Dollar
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Auction Record
$8,813 MS70 04-24-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1983 (S) Olympic Dollar, struck at the San Francisco Mint, is part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) collection. The U.S. Mint produced 174,104 examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 27% of production. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, authorized by Congress to honor significant American events, people, and institutions and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Auction record: $8,813 MS70 04-24-2013 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9607.
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