1996 (D) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games High Jump Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,610 MS70 03-23-2008 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1996 (D) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games High Jump Dollar is a commemorative dollar struck at the Denver Mint. With a mintage of 16,485, this is a scarce commemorative issue. Part of the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games program, this dollar depicts the revolutionary Fosbury Flop technique that transformed high jumping after Dick Fosbury's gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. The obverse features a female athlete performing the Fosbury Flop high jump technique, arching over the bar in mid-jump, while the reverse displays the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games torch logo with 'Centennial Olympic Games'. Designed by Calvin Massey/Thomas D. Rogers. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9730. The high jump dollar's dynamic arching figure is one of the most aesthetically striking designs in the Atlanta Olympic program.