Numismatics lovers would definitely want to have this specimen in their collection. If you happen to have the 1984-S $1 Olympic coin (Regular Strike) and it has the same features as the one below, you may be able to sell it for a lot of money.
It was graded by Professional Coin Grading Services and it got MS70. This 1984-S $1 Olympic coin was made of silver (90%) and just 10% of copper. The weight is 26.73 grams. The edge is reeded and the mintage of 116,675.
Who designed this silver coin?
This 1984-S $1 Olympic silver coin was designed by Robert Graham and the Mint was from San Francisco. Heritage Auctions was in charge of the sale of this magnificent specimen.
As you may have guessed, it was minted to celebrate the XXIII Olympiad Games that took place in Los Angeles, California. The reverse of this coin has a huge American eagle which is perched onto a tree branch.
This tree is an olive one and it lays on a rock. As for the inscriptions, it has written on it: “United States of America One Dollar E Pluribus Unum”. All of it is in capital letters. The obverse depicts the entrance of the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. The Liberty, In God We Trust, and LA XXIII Olympiad inscriptions can also be found.
Issue and auction prices for the 1984-S $1 Olympic coin
This marvelous silver coin was sold for $89.00 in 1984 and the mintage number was 116,675. However, the auction price back in 2013 was $9,400. If you have a piece with the same characteristics and whose condition is perfect, you could ask for grading. Remember that:
- Professional Coin Grading Services is a great choice and you could find out the actual price of your $1 Olympic specimen
- If you need this example in your collection, visit any numismatics fair in your State, or
- Check prices on websites like eBay