1984-W LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC $10 GOLD West Point 1984W
1984-W LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC $10 GOLD West Point 1984W
Specifications
Purity: .900
Weight (g): 16.7180
Diameter (mm): 27
Packaging: Individual Plastic Capsule with presentation case.
Final Mintage: 34,533
Mint Mark: W (West Point)
COA: Yes
BACKGROUND:
In 1986, the U.S. Mint began production of bullion coins celebrating our Nation's foundation in liberty. Produced and sold for collectors, commemorative coins are beautiful pieces of art in precious metals form. Available in gold,silver and bi-metal these coins are accessible to all collectors with a patriotic spirit.
The 1984 Olympics Commemorative $10 Gold was part of a trio of coin designs to commemorate the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. The other two coins were silver dollars dated 1983 and 1984. Notably, the $10 Gold coin represented the first gold commemorative issued in the United States in more than 50 years.
The obverse design of the coin features two Olympic runners holding a torch. The Olympic rings appear to the left. On the reverse, is a rendition of the Great Seal of the United States featuring a heraldic eagle. The eagle holds an olive branch and bundle of arrows in its talons with thirteen stars above. The obverse was designed by John Mercanti after a sketch from James M. Peed. The reverse was designed by John Mercanti.
The obverse inscriptions read 'Liberty', 'In God We Trust', 'Los Angeles', the date '1984', and 'Olympiad XXIII' at the base of the coin. The reverse inscriptions include 'United Sates of America', the denomination 'Ten Dollars', and 'E Pluribus Unum' on the banner above the eagle.
The 1984 Olympic $10 Gold Coin was struck at four different US Mint facilities. This included proof versions struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point Mints, and an uncirculated version struck at the West Point Mint. The gold coins were incorporated as part of various sets, including a six coin 1983-1984 Gold and Silver Set with proof and uncirculated coins, a three coin 1983-1984 Gold and Silver Set with proof coins, and a three coin 1983-1984 Gold and Silver set with uncirculated coins.
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1984-W LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC $10 GOLD West Point 1984W
Specifications
Purity: .900
Weight (g): 16.7180
Diameter (mm): 27
Packaging: Individual Plastic Capsule with presentation case.
Final Mintage: 34,533
Mint Mark: W (West Point)
COA: Yes
BACKGROUND:
In 1986, the U.S. Mint began production of bullion coins celebrating our Nation's foundation in liberty. Produced and sold for collectors, commemorative coins are beautiful pieces of art in precious metals form. Available in gold,silver and bi-metal these coins are accessible to all collectors with a patriotic spirit.
The 1984 Olympics Commemorative $10 Gold was part of a trio of coin designs to commemorate the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. The other two coins were silver dollars dated 1983 and 1984. Notably, the $10 Gold coin represented the first gold commemorative issued in the United States in more than 50 years.
The obverse design of the coin features two Olympic runners holding a torch. The Olympic rings appear to the left. On the reverse, is a rendition of the Great Seal of the United States featuring a heraldic eagle. The eagle holds an olive branch and bundle of arrows in its talons with thirteen stars above. The obverse was designed by John Mercanti after a sketch from James M. Peed. The reverse was designed by John Mercanti.
The obverse inscriptions read 'Liberty', 'In God We Trust', 'Los Angeles', the date '1984', and 'Olympiad XXIII' at the base of the coin. The reverse inscriptions include 'United Sates of America', the denomination 'Ten Dollars', and 'E Pluribus Unum' on the banner above the eagle.
The 1984 Olympic $10 Gold Coin was struck at four different US Mint facilities. This included proof versions struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point Mints, and an uncirculated version struck at the West Point Mint. The gold coins were incorporated as part of various sets, including a six coin 1983-1984 Gold and Silver Set with proof and uncirculated coins, a three coin 1983-1984 Gold and Silver Set with proof coins, and a three coin 1983-1984 Gold and Silver set with uncirculated coins.
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