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

Coin Details

Auction Record

$6,463 NG0 08-08-2013 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1995 (S) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Basketball 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 171,001 examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 50% 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: $6,463 NG0 08-08-2013 Heritage Auctions. 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 #9708.