![]() ![]() ![]() It depicts two Olympic torchbearers running with torch. ![]() The obverse and reverse were both designed by John Mercanti, although the obverse was based upon a sketch by James M. The gold 1984-P/D/S/W-Proof $10 gold eagle portrays two Olympic torch runners on the obverse and a slightly modified rendition of the Great Seal of the United States on the reverse. Grahams reverse design features an American eagle holding an olive branch of peace.ġ984-P/W-Proof Los Angeles Olympics eagle The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum stands in the background. The silver 1984-P/D/S/S-Proof dollar features artist Robert Grahams representation of his own sculpture, "Olympic Gateway," a work that features two headless statues separated by an Olympic flame on a lintel, supported by two columns. Mint issued three different coins to commemorate the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The reverse, designed by Jones and John Mercanti, portrays the upper body of an American eagle. Jones based the design on an ancient statute created by Greek Sculptor Myron. The silver 1983-P/D/S/S-Proof with the obverse designed by Elizabeth Jones, features a stylized discus thrower poised to release. Jones and sculptor-engraver Matthew Peloso designed the reverse, which features the eastern façade of Mount Vernon, Washingtons Virginia mansion on the Potomac.ġ983-P/D/S/S-Proof Los Angeles Olympics dollar Mint Chief Sculptor-Engraver Elizabeth Jones designed the obverse, which features a 50-year-old Washington on horseback. ![]() The 1982 250th Anniversary of George Washingtons Birth half dollar commemorates an important anniversary of the first presidents birth. Modern Commemoratives 1982-2012 Modern Commemoratives 1982-2012ġ982-D/S 250th Anniversary of George Washingtons Birth half dollar ![]()
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