Set of two commemorative $2 coins from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. United States, 1983 and 1984

A set consisting of two commemorative issues released by the United States to mark the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, held in Los Angeles in 1984. 1 dollar, 1983. "Discus Thrower."
Obverse featuring a discus thrower inspired by the Greek sculptural tradition, accompanied by the five Olympic rings and the inscriptions “XXI II OLYMPIAD,” “LOS ANGELES,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and (as of 1983. Designed by Elizabeth Jones. Reverse featuring an American eagle and the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “ONE DOLLAR,” designed by John Mercanti.

This issue is of particular interest in modern American numismatics, as it is the first commemorative silver dollar issued by the U.S. Mint in over eighty years and one of the first issues of the revamped U.S. commemorative coin program.

1 dollar, 1984. “Coliseum.” Obverse dedicated to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, featuring the sculpture planned for its entrance and the stadium in the background, accompanied by the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LOS ANGELES,” “1984,” and “XXIII OLYMPIAD.” Reverse featuring an American eagle and a face value of one dollar. Obverse and reverse designed by Elizabeth Jones.

Both coins were struck in 900-thousandths silver, with an individual weight of 26.73 g, of which approximately g is fine silver, and a diameter of 0 mm, according to the specifications printed on their holders

The 1983 and 1984 Proof coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint.
Weight: 26.73 g per coin.
Diameter: 38.10 mm per coin.
Face value: $1 each.
Metal: 900 silver.
Finish: Proof.
Mint: San Francisco (S).