People who are interested in coins and tokens would definitely want to add this piece to their collection. There’s a good chance you can get a lot of money for your 1984-S $1 Olympic coin (Regular Strike) if it looks like the one below.
The company Professional Coin Grading Services gave it an MS70 grade. This $1 Olympic coin from 1984-S was 90% silver and only 10% copper. It weighs 26.73 grams. The edge is honed, and only 116,675 were made.
Who designed this silver coin?
Robert Graham made this 1984-S $1 Olympic silver coin, and it was made by the Mint in San Francisco. The sale of this beautiful item was handled by Heritage Auctions.
As you might have guessed, it was made to honor the XXIII Olympiad Games, which were held in Los Angeles, California. On the back of this coin, there is a big American bird sitting on a branch of a tree.
It’s an olive tree that’s lying on a rock. The words “United States of America One Dollar E Pluribus Unum” are written on it. Every letter is a capital letter. On the front, there is a picture of the entrance to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. On the coin are also the words “Liberty,” “In God We Trust,” and “LA XXIII Olympiad.”
Issue and auction prices for the 1984-S $1 Olympic coin
In 1984, this beautiful silver coin sold for $89, and only 116,675 were made. But in 2013, it was sold at auction for $9,400. You could ask for grade if you have another piece that is exactly the same and never been used. Don’t forget:
- 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