Highlights
Specials
Collectible Coins
Coin Collecting
Currency Collecting
Stamp Collecting
Comic Book Collecting
Sports Collecting
Trading Card Collecting
Photo & Archiving

CURRENT CATEGORY


1997-S Jackie Robinson Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar

Item # IT035874
Our price $ 74.99
quantity:  add to cart
send to wish_lists

We are pleased to offer for sale this 1997-S Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof. This 1997-S Jackie Robinson Proof Silver Dollar was produced by the United States Mint to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the breaking of the color barrier in major league baseball by Jackie Roosevelt Robinson and the legacy that he left to society. 

The 1997-S Jackie Robinson Memorial Commemorative Silver Dollar is one of 110,002 minted at the San Francisco (S) Mint. This Commemorative Silver Dollar is in Proof condition. The obverse of the 1997-S Jackie Robinson Proof Commemorative Silver Dollar was designed Alfred Maletsky and features a smybolic image of Jackie Robinson stealing home plate. 

The reverse of the 1997-S Jackie Robinson Proof Commemorative Silver Dollar was designed by T. James Ferrell and features the 50th Anniversary Commemorative patch design. This 1997-S Jackie Robinson Silver Proof Commemorative Dollar is comprised of 90% silver (0.76 troy ounce) and 10% alloy with a diameter of 38.10mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. 

This 1996-S Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof is encapsulated and comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

These coins are a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this 1997-S Jackie Robinson Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof!


At a glance
Year: 
1997
Mint: 
San Francisco (S)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollar
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
Composition: 
.9 (90%) Silver and 0.1 (10%) Copper. Over all composition is 90% Silver
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
38.10 mm
Mass: 
26.73 grams (each)
quantity:  add to cart
send to wish_lists

Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




02.00.00-6