1996 (S) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Swimming Commemorative Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,380 MS70 01-01-2009 David Lawrence RC

Description

The 1996 (S) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Swimming Commemorative Half Dollar is a cent produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date) series. With a mintage of 49,533, this is a scarce issue — 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. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Auction record: $1,380 MS70 01-01-2009 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 #9712.