1 Dollar - 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games - Disc Thrower (1983)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 209 |
| Weight (g) | 26.75 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 64.1 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Elizabeth Jones
Lettering:
1983
D
IN GOD WE
TRUST
LOS ANGELES XXIII OLYMPIAD EJ LIBERTY
Description:
The obverse of the coin features a dramatic depiction of the traditional Greek discus thrower, inspired by the work of Myron. Three outlines are shown to create the impression of motion. To the right, the Olympic “star in motion” symbol appears with the Olympic rings. The inscriptions include “United Sates of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “One Dollar”.
1983
D
IN GOD WE
TRUST
LOS ANGELES XXIII OLYMPIAD EJ LIBERTY
Description:
The obverse of the coin features a dramatic depiction of the traditional Greek discus thrower, inspired by the work of Myron. Three outlines are shown to create the impression of motion. To the right, the Olympic “star in motion” symbol appears with the Olympic rings. The inscriptions include “United Sates of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “One Dollar”.
Reverse
Engraved by John M. Mercanti
Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM EJ.JM
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE DOLLAR
EJ-JM
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts the head and upper body of a bald eagle. The inscriptions include “United Sates of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “One Dollar”.
E PLURIBUS UNUM EJ.JM
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE DOLLAR
EJ-JM
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts the head and upper body of a bald eagle. The inscriptions include “United Sates of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and the denomination “One Dollar”.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 D | 174,014 | United States Mint of Denver | Unknown |
| 1983 P | 294,543 | United States Mint of Philadelphia | Unknown |
| 1983 S | 174,014 | United States Mint of San Francisco | Unknown |
| 1983 S | 1,577,025 | United States Mint of San Francisco, Proof | Unknown |