Los Angeles Olympiad Discus Thrower 1983 $1 Silver Proof Dollar – United States Mint (DAMAGED) (PRE-OWNED)
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The coin was designed by Chief Engraver of the US Mint Elizabeth Jones. The obverse depicts a male figure similar to the traditional Greek Discus thrower as the central vignette. Around the outer periphery are inscribed “LOS ANGELES XXIII OLYMPIAD” and “LIBERTY”. To the right of the discus thrower are the Olympic “star in motion” symbol and the 5 Olympic rings. Under the rings is “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the date “1983” is behind the thrower.
The reverse depicts a bald eagle facing left, with “E PLURIBUS UNUM” in the left-field and around the outer periphery are inscribed the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DOLLAR”.