1996 (S) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Soccer Commemorative Half Dollar
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$391 MS70 02-19-2009 David Lawrence RC
Description
A cent from the San Francisco Mint, the 1996 (S) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Soccer Commemorative Half Dollar belongs to the Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date) series. The U.S. Mint produced 52,836 examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue 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: $391 MS70 02-19-2009 David Lawrence RC. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9714.
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