1 Dollar - 1988 Seoul Olympics (1988)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 222 |
| 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 Patricia Lewis Verani
Lettering:
OLYMPIAD
IN GOD 1988
WE TRUST S
LIBERTY
Description:
obverse design for the coin features one hand holding the Statue of Liberty’s torch and the other holding an Olympic torch. The two flames merge together with olive branches framing the scene. The inscriptions “Olympiad” and “Liberty” appear above and below, with “In God We Trust” and the date “1988” to each side.
OLYMPIAD
IN GOD 1988
WE TRUST S
LIBERTY
Description:
obverse design for the coin features one hand holding the Statue of Liberty’s torch and the other holding an Olympic torch. The two flames merge together with olive branches framing the scene. The inscriptions “Olympiad” and “Liberty” appear above and below, with “In God We Trust” and the date “1988” to each side.
Reverse
Engraved by Sherl J. Winter
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1
DOLLAR
U S A
E
PLURIBUS
UNUM
Description:
On the reverse, the Olympic rings appear centrally with “USA” above and another pair of olive branches framing the scene. The inscription “United States of America” appears widely spaced around the edge of the coin. The denomination is expressed as “1 Dollar” and “E Pluribus Unum” appears near the base.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1
DOLLAR
U S A
E
PLURIBUS
UNUM
Description:
On the reverse, the Olympic rings appear centrally with “USA” above and another pair of olive branches framing the scene. The inscription “United States of America” appears widely spaced around the edge of the coin. The denomination is expressed as “1 Dollar” and “E Pluribus Unum” appears near the base.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 D | 191,368 | United States Mint of Denver | Unknown |
| 1988 S | 1,359,366 | United States Mint of San Francisco, Proof | Unknown |