1996 (D) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games High Jump Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,610 MS70 03-23-2008 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1996 (D) Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games High Jump Dollar is a cent produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. With a mintage of 16,485, this is a scarce issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with 12% of total production. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, authorized by Congress to honor significant American events, people, and institutions 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 Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Auction record: $1,610 MS70 03-23-2008 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9730.