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U.S. Olympic - 1983

Production Process: Proof   Coin Type: Commemorative   Denomination: Silver Dollar   Authorized Mintage Maximum: 50,000,000   Production Facility: San Francisco; Philadelphia; Denver   Public Law Number: 97   Congressional Number: 220   Approval Date: 07/22/1982  
Image of a Greek Discus Thrower and inscriptions.
Obverse: Download
Obverse Description:
Released on December 15, 1982, this coin was authorized in support of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The design of the coin featured a representation of the Greek Discus Thrower. The coin is inscribed: Liberty, In God We Trust, XXlll Olympiad, Los Angeles, and 1983.
Obverse Designer:
Elizabeth Jones

Obverse Designer 2:
N/A

Image of the bust of an eagle and inscriptions.
Reverse: Download
Reverse Description:
The reverse of the coin features a bust of an eagle. The coin is inscribed: United States of America, E Pluribus Unum, and One Dollar.
Reverse Designer:
Elizabeth Jones

Reverse Designer 2:
N/A

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