1 Dollar (XXIII Olympiad Los Angeles) , United States
1983
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Representation of the traditional Greek discus thrower inspired by the ancient work of the sculptor Myron.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
1983 S IN GOD WE TRUST LOS ANGELES XXIII OLYMPIAD EJ LIBERTY
Engravers:
Elizabeth Jones
Reverse
Description:
Head and upper body of an American Eagle.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM EJ.JM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE DOLLAR
Translation:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE DOLLAR OUT OF MANY, ONE EJ-JM
Engravers:
Elizabeth JonesJohn M. Mercanti
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Year1983
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Obverse: An eagle in flight grasping an olive branch, symbolizing peace, in its right talon., Reverse: The common reverse (tails) design echoes the sun element on the obverse of the 1945 World War II Victory Medal. The sun depicted on that medal has, 75 years later, risen to noonday brilliance. It shines on the olive branches.
