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1992-S U.S. Olympic Baseball Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar

Item # IT048615
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We are pleased to offer this 1992-S U.S. Olympic Baseball Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar.

This Proof Silver Dollar was struck in 1992 by the U.S. Mint to honor our American athletes in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, and to help fund their training.

There were 519,645 minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint. It is comprised of .900 (90%) silver and .100 (10%) copper with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. The obverse of the coin features a pitcher mid-throw and was designed by John R Deecken. The reverse, designed by Marcel Jovine, features the Olympic logo, laurel branches, and a shield featuring 13 stars and stripes. The edge of the coin has the phrase "XXV Olympiad" inscribed four times around the edge of the coin against a reeded background.

The 1992-S U.S. Olympic Baseball Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging, with the encapsulated coin resting inside a velvet lined box, complete with Certificate of Authenticity (COA).


At a glance
Year: 
1992
Mint: 
San Francisco (S)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollar
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
Composition: 
.9 (90%) Silver and 0.1 (10%) Copper. Over all composition is 90% Silver
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
38.10 mm
Mass: 
26.73 grams (each)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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