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

Coin Details

Auction Record

$7,475 NG 06-02-2010 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1995 (W) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Five Dollar Gold - Torch Runner 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 14,675, 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 West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Auction record: $7,475 NG 06-02-2010 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9732.