Numismatics lovers who have seen thousands of banknotes and coin sets, may already have an idea of the uglies specimens they recall. Some may agree on one piece, while other wouldn’t.
Anyway, if you browse and see the most recent coin sets, there are a few specimens that stand out from the “crowd”. What about the 1995-P $1 Special Olympics, DCAM (Proof)?
1995-P $1 Special Olympics Coin
This $1 specimen was minted in the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Its designers were T. James Ferrell/Thomas D. Rogers. As for the mintage, it is 351,764. This Special Olympics coin is made of silver (90%) and copper (10%).
Once more, like in many U.S. Mint edges, it is reeded. When it comes to the diameter, it is about 38.10 millimeters and the weight is just 26.73 grams. PCGS grading level is PR70CAM.
The date when this dollar was issued was 1995, but the auction record for this dollar was more than fifteen years ago. And the price is not bad for a such a new piece.
Auction record price for 1995-P $1 Special Olympics Coin, DCAM (Proof)
According to Professional Coin Grading Services, the auction record was set at $814 on June 22, 2008. Heritage Auction was in charge of the auction and it was known as the Sunday Internet Coin Auction #68065.
The price guide was $140, but it reached a great price, $814. For your information, this silver dollar was struck to commemorate the Special Olympics World Games.
What is more, depicting a living person was controversial too. It showed Eunice Kennedy Shriver on the obverse (front side). Actually, it does not really matter if it is an ugly dollar or not, what matters is the reason why her profile was chosen.
In fact, she was a well-known advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and the founder of the Special Olympics. Not to mention the fact it has a beautiful message on the reverse side “As we hope for the best in them, hope is reborn in us.
