1996 (D) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games High Jump Dollar
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$1,610 MS70 03-23-2008 Heritage Auctions
Description
A cent from the Denver Mint, the 1996 (D) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games High Jump Dollar belongs to the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. With a mintage of 16,485, this is a scarce issue ā the scarcer of two mint variants, with 12% of total 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. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Auction record: $1,610 MS70 03-23-2008 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9730.
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