1980 (S) Proof MW10 C/M on 1971-S $1 Lake Placid Ski Dollar
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Description
This 1980 proof counterstamped piece, cataloged as MW10, features a counterstamp applied to a 1971-S proof Eisenhower Dollar, commemorating the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. The 1980 Winter Olympics, held in Lake Placid, New York, are remembered primarily for the "Miracle on Ice" — the American hockey team's stunning upset victory over the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980, one of the most celebrated moments in American sports history. This counterstamped proof dollar combines the collectibility of a proof Eisenhower Dollar with the commemorative significance of the Lake Placid Games. The MW10 designation identifies this as the tenth counterstamp type in the series. Using a proof coin as the host elevates this above standard counterstamped pieces, as the mirror-like proof surface provides a premium canvas for the additional stamping.
Rarity Notes
MW10 counterstamp on 1971-S Proof Eisenhower Dollar. Lake Placid Olympics. Proof host coin adds premium.
Cross References
PCGS #820226; MW10; C/M on 1971-S Proof $1, Lake Placid Ski Dollar
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