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1984-P Los Angeles Olympiad Coliseum Gold $10 PR DCAM
Details
The commemorative gold coin minted for the 1984 Olympics was the first U.S. gold piece issued in more than 50 years.
Obverse: The obverse depicts two runners bearing the Olympic torch aloft, and was designed by John Mercanti from a concept by James Peed, an artist at the Mint.
Reverse: The eagle on the reverse is modeled after that on the Great Seal.
Basic Information
GSID:
10598
Coin Date:
1984-P
Denomination:
G$10 / Gold $10
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
33,309
Coinage Type:
Modern Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1984
Composition:
90% gold, 10% copper
Mint Mark:
P
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Los Angeles Olympiad Coliseum
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
16.718 gr
Weight:
0.5375 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4837 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
27 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
