1995 (S) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Baseball Commemorative Half Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$776 DCAM 09-25-2007 Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

The 1995 (S) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Baseball Commemorative Half Dollar is a cent produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date) series. The U.S. Mint produced 164,605 examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 58% of production. 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: $776 DCAM 09-25-2007 Goldberg Auctioneers. 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 #9710.