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1984-W Los Angeles Olympiad Coliseum Gold $10 PR DCAM Values
Details
The commemorative gold coin minted for the 1984 Olympics was the first U.S. gold piece issued in more than 50 years. It is the first coin ever to bear the W mintmark for West Point.
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:
10601
Coin Date:
1984-W
Denomination:
G$10 / Gold $10
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
West Point
Mintage:
381,085
Coinage Type:
Modern Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1984
Composition:
90% gold, 10% copper
Mint Mark:
W
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
