1995 (W) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Stadium

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,070 MS69 09-18-2011 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1995 (W) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Stadium is a cent produced at the West Point Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. With a mintage of 10,579, this is a scarce issue. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, while the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Designed by Marcel Jovine/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9734. Modern commemorative five-dollar gold coins are struck in 90% gold (8.359 grams) and represent the premium tier of each year's commemorative program. Gold commemoratives typically have the lowest mintages in each program. Many issues have appreciated significantly since their original sale.