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1996 (P) Proof Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Paralympic Dollar

Strike Type
1996 (P) Modern Commemoratives coin

Coin Details

Year
1996
Denomination
Modern Commemoratives
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date)
Designer
James Sharpe/Thomas D. Rogers
Mintage
86,352
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
26.73g
Diameter
38.1mm
Edge
Reeded

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Price realized
$4,500
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Grade
PR70DCAM
Auction house
eBay

Description

The 1996 (P) Proof Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Paralympic Dollar is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 86,352 proof Atlanta Olympic Paralympic dollars dated 1996. The obverse shows a wheelchair racer and the reverse the torch logo of the Atlanta organizing committee, shared by the four 1996 Olympic dollars. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9727.

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