The 1983-P Los Angeles Olympic silver dollar is a United States commemorative coin struck by the Philadelphia Mint in .900 fine silver and weighing 0.7734 troy ounces. As a legal tender dollar denomination issued by the United States government, it occupies a distinct category that bridges collectible numismatics and physical silver ownership. This particular example carries a PCGS MS70 grade, which represents the absolute top of the Mint State grading scale and certifies the coin as perfect in the eyes of the most widely respected third-party grading service in the hobby.
We present this coin as a graded, certified example authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS, an organization with which we maintain an authorized dealer relationship. For collectors pursuing registry-quality examples of early U.S. commemorative silver coinage, the MS70 designation at this date and mint mark makes this an exceptionally rare find.
The 1983 and 1984 Los Angeles Olympic commemorative silver dollar series represents one of the first U.S. commemorative coin programs authorized by Congress in the modern era, ending a hiatus in comm
…The 1983-P Los Angeles Olympic silver dollar is a United States commemorative coin struck by the Philadelphia Mint in .900 fine silver and weighing 0.7734 troy ounces. As a legal tender dollar denomination issued by the United States government, it occupies a distinct category that bridges collectible numismatics and physical silver ownership. This particular example carries a PCGS MS70 grade, which represents the absolute top of the Mint State grading scale and certifies the coin as perfect in the eyes of the most widely respected third-party grading service in the hobby.
We present this coin as a graded, certified example authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS, an organization with which we maintain an authorized dealer relationship. For collectors pursuing registry-quality examples of early U.S. commemorative silver coinage, the MS70 designation at this date and mint mark makes this an exceptionally rare find.
The 1983 and 1984 Los Angeles Olympic commemorative silver dollar series represents one of the first U.S. commemorative coin programs authorized by Congress in the modern era, ending a hiatus in commemorative coinage that had lasted since 1954. Congress authorized the series under Public Law 97-220 to help fund the 1984 Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee. The coins were struck across multiple mint facilities, with the Philadelphia Mint producing the 1983-dated issues.
The revival of the U.S. commemorative coin program through the Olympic series set a precedent for the decades of commemorative issues that followed. It also reestablished the relationship between Congress, the United States Mint, and the collecting public in producing coins tied to significant national and international events. The series remains historically significant as the gateway to the modern U.S. commemorative program.
The obverse of the 1983 Los Angeles Olympic silver dollar was designed by Elizabeth Jones, then Chief Sculptor-Engraver of the United States Mint, and features a classical depiction of a discus thrower in motion, drawing directly from ancient Greek athletic iconography. The figure is rendered with strong sculptural depth, giving the composition a timeless quality appropriate for an Olympic-themed issue. The inscription "LIBERTY" and the date appear alongside the design, with "IN GOD WE TRUST" also present on the obverse.
The reverse carries the official emblem of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, including the head of an eagle framed by the Olympic rings and surrounded by inscriptions identifying the coin as a United States dollar. The lettering and devices are sharply defined, and on an MS70 example, every element is expected to exhibit full mint luster with absolutely no post-mint imperfections visible under magnification. The PCGS holder preserves that surface integrity and provides unobstructed views of both sides.
At 0.7734 troy ounces, the 1983-P Olympic silver dollar carries slightly less silver content than a standard one-ounce round or bar, which reflects the traditional 90% silver composition and weight specifications used throughout the U.S. Mint's classic coinage era. For collectors, the silver content is secondary to the coin's numismatic significance, though it does represent a meaningful quantity of fine silver in a government-issued format.
The fractional nature of this coin relative to modern one-ounce bullion standards rarely factors into buying decisions for MS70-graded examples. Collectors and registry participants target this coin for its grade, certification, and historical relevance rather than its silver weight alone.
Every MS70-graded example in this series has been individually reviewed, authenticated, and encapsulated by PCGS, one of the two most authoritative third-party grading services in numismatics. The PCGS encapsulation process includes rigorous examination for authenticity, surface quality, and strike sharpness before assigning any grade, and the MS70 designation is awarded only when a coin exhibits no detectable flaws under standard grading conditions. The tamper-evident holder provides both protection and a permanent record of the coin's authenticated grade.
As an authorized PCGS dealer, we handle and present graded coins in full accordance with PCGS standards. The Philadelphia Mint struck these coins to the specifications required by federal law, using a composition of .900 fine silver with copper alloy, and the Mint's production standards during this period were closely monitored given the public profile of the Olympic series.
MS70, or Mint State Perfect, is the highest grade on the 70-point Sheldon scale used by PCGS. A coin assigned MS70 displays perfect strike, full original mint luster, and no post-mint flaws of any kind under 5x magnification. For a coin from 1983, achieving this designation reflects exceptional preservation from the moment of production through the grading submission process, making MS70 examples genuinely scarce within the series.
This coin ships in its original PCGS tamper-evident hard plastic slab, which protects the surfaces and displays the certified grade, coin description, and PCGS certification number. No additional handling is required or recommended, and the encapsulation is designed for long-term storage and display without compromising the coin's condition. The PCGS certification number can be verified directly through the PCGS registry to confirm authenticity and grade.
Pricing for this coin reflects two distinct components: the intrinsic silver value derived from its 0.7734-ounce fine silver content and the substantial numismatic premium commanded by the MS70 PCGS grade. The silver component fluctuates with the spot price of silver, but for an MS70-graded coin in this series, the numismatic premium is the dominant pricing driver. Registry-quality examples in top pop or conditionally rare grades can trade at multiples of melt value depending on collector demand and population report data.
Our pricing reflects current market conditions for graded U.S. commemorative coinage, incorporating both the underlying metal value and the collector market for PCGS-certified MS70 examples. Buyers evaluating this coin should consider PCGS population report data, recent auction realizations, and the relative scarcity of MS70 survivors within the 1983 Philadelphia issue specifically.
PCGS-graded U.S. commemorative silver dollars trade across a well-established network of dealers, auction houses, and online platforms, with the PCGS certification providing immediate credibility and a standardized condition record that facilitates pricing and negotiation. MS70-graded examples of early modern commemoratives can attract competitive interest from registry set builders and type collectors alike, though liquidity for top-grade coins is more specialized than for common bullion products. The relatively small collector universe pursuing perfect-grade examples means that market depth is narrower but that demand among qualified buyers tends to be focused and informed.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling across a wide range of numismatic and bullion products. Customers interested in selling graded commemoratives through our platform benefit from the same pricing transparency and market access we extend to buyers at every stage of the transaction.
An MS70 example of the 1983-P Olympic silver dollar represents the conditional peak of one of the most historically significant series in modern U.S. numismatics. As the coin that helped restart the American commemorative program after nearly three decades of inactivity, the 1983 Olympic dollar carries genuine historical weight that goes beyond its silver content or its status as a graded coin. For collectors focused on the modern commemorative series or on building a registry-quality set, a PCGS MS70 at this date and mint mark is a meaningful and difficult-to-replace piece.
The PCGS certification eliminates uncertainty about authenticity and grade, which simplifies the buying decision for collectors who value objective third-party verification over dealer attribution. The combination of a government-issued U.S. silver dollar, a recognized historical theme, and a perfect PCGS grade creates a coin that appeals to multiple collecting disciplines simultaneously.
We are an authorized PCGS dealer, which means we handle and sell PCGS-certified coins within the framework of standards PCGS itself maintains. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a long-standing commitment to professionalism and customer trust that has been built over more than a decade of operation. When you purchase a graded coin through us, you are working with a dealer that takes certification integrity and product authenticity seriously.
Our pricing is transparent and based on current market conditions rather than opaque markups or high-pressure sales practices. We believe buyers deserve clear information about what they are paying and why, and we structure the entire experience around that principle. Whether you are purchasing your first graded coin or adding to an established registry set, we aim to provide the same level of clarity, reliability, and responsive support throughout the transaction.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including graded numismatic products where market conditions allow meaningful data. For collectors evaluating PCGS MS70 commemoratives, Pro also provides access to proprietary market intelligence tools, spread analysis, and product research capabilities that help put individual coin pricing in broader market context. Rather than relying on static list prices or informal market estimates, members can evaluate the current pricing environment with access to objective, real-time data.
Portfolio valuation through Pro reflects live executable wholesale bid pricing rather than estimated retail values, giving collectors a more realistic picture of what their holdings represent in current market terms. For numismatic products with specialized collector demand like this one, having access to transparent pricing data and market intelligence is a meaningful advantage when making purchasing decisions.
We support a broad range of payment methods to accommodate buyers at every stage of the purchasing process. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Every transaction is handled with a focus on security and reliability, so buyers can complete their purchase with confidence regardless of the method they choose.
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Product ID: BST-003015E94E
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Brand/Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Mint Mark | P - Philadelphia |
| Purity | 0.9 |
| Weight | 0.7734 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.58 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.1 mm |
| Grade | MS70 |
| Grading Service | PCGS |
The 1983-P Los Angeles Olympic silver dollar is a United States commemorative coin struck by the Philadelphia Mint in .900 fine silver and weighing 0.7734 troy ounces. As a legal tender dollar denomination issued by the United States government, it occupies a distinct category that bridges collectible numismatics and physical silver ownership. This particular example carries a PCGS MS70 grade, which represents the absolute top of the Mint State grading scale and certifies the coin as perfect in the eyes of the most widely respected third-party grading service in the hobby.
We present this coin as a graded, certified example authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS, an organization with which we maintain an authorized dealer relationship. For collectors pursuing registry-quality examples of early U.S. commemorative silver coinage, the MS70 designation at this date and mint mark makes this an exceptionally rare find.
The 1983 and 1984 Los Angeles Olympic commemorative silver dollar series represents one of the first U.S. commemorative coin programs authorized by Congress in the modern era, ending a hiatus in comm
…The 1983-P Los Angeles Olympic silver dollar is a United States commemorative coin struck by the Philadelphia Mint in .900 fine silver and weighing 0.7734 troy ounces. As a legal tender dollar denomination issued by the United States government, it occupies a distinct category that bridges collectible numismatics and physical silver ownership. This particular example carries a PCGS MS70 grade, which represents the absolute top of the Mint State grading scale and certifies the coin as perfect in the eyes of the most widely respected third-party grading service in the hobby.
We present this coin as a graded, certified example authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS, an organization with which we maintain an authorized dealer relationship. For collectors pursuing registry-quality examples of early U.S. commemorative silver coinage, the MS70 designation at this date and mint mark makes this an exceptionally rare find.
The 1983 and 1984 Los Angeles Olympic commemorative silver dollar series represents one of the first U.S. commemorative coin programs authorized by Congress in the modern era, ending a hiatus in commemorative coinage that had lasted since 1954. Congress authorized the series under Public Law 97-220 to help fund the 1984 Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee. The coins were struck across multiple mint facilities, with the Philadelphia Mint producing the 1983-dated issues.
The revival of the U.S. commemorative coin program through the Olympic series set a precedent for the decades of commemorative issues that followed. It also reestablished the relationship between Congress, the United States Mint, and the collecting public in producing coins tied to significant national and international events. The series remains historically significant as the gateway to the modern U.S. commemorative program.
The obverse of the 1983 Los Angeles Olympic silver dollar was designed by Elizabeth Jones, then Chief Sculptor-Engraver of the United States Mint, and features a classical depiction of a discus thrower in motion, drawing directly from ancient Greek athletic iconography. The figure is rendered with strong sculptural depth, giving the composition a timeless quality appropriate for an Olympic-themed issue. The inscription "LIBERTY" and the date appear alongside the design, with "IN GOD WE TRUST" also present on the obverse.
The reverse carries the official emblem of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, including the head of an eagle framed by the Olympic rings and surrounded by inscriptions identifying the coin as a United States dollar. The lettering and devices are sharply defined, and on an MS70 example, every element is expected to exhibit full mint luster with absolutely no post-mint imperfections visible under magnification. The PCGS holder preserves that surface integrity and provides unobstructed views of both sides.
At 0.7734 troy ounces, the 1983-P Olympic silver dollar carries slightly less silver content than a standard one-ounce round or bar, which reflects the traditional 90% silver composition and weight specifications used throughout the U.S. Mint's classic coinage era. For collectors, the silver content is secondary to the coin's numismatic significance, though it does represent a meaningful quantity of fine silver in a government-issued format.
The fractional nature of this coin relative to modern one-ounce bullion standards rarely factors into buying decisions for MS70-graded examples. Collectors and registry participants target this coin for its grade, certification, and historical relevance rather than its silver weight alone.
Every MS70-graded example in this series has been individually reviewed, authenticated, and encapsulated by PCGS, one of the two most authoritative third-party grading services in numismatics. The PCGS encapsulation process includes rigorous examination for authenticity, surface quality, and strike sharpness before assigning any grade, and the MS70 designation is awarded only when a coin exhibits no detectable flaws under standard grading conditions. The tamper-evident holder provides both protection and a permanent record of the coin's authenticated grade.
As an authorized PCGS dealer, we handle and present graded coins in full accordance with PCGS standards. The Philadelphia Mint struck these coins to the specifications required by federal law, using a composition of .900 fine silver with copper alloy, and the Mint's production standards during this period were closely monitored given the public profile of the Olympic series.
MS70, or Mint State Perfect, is the highest grade on the 70-point Sheldon scale used by PCGS. A coin assigned MS70 displays perfect strike, full original mint luster, and no post-mint flaws of any kind under 5x magnification. For a coin from 1983, achieving this designation reflects exceptional preservation from the moment of production through the grading submission process, making MS70 examples genuinely scarce within the series.
This coin ships in its original PCGS tamper-evident hard plastic slab, which protects the surfaces and displays the certified grade, coin description, and PCGS certification number. No additional handling is required or recommended, and the encapsulation is designed for long-term storage and display without compromising the coin's condition. The PCGS certification number can be verified directly through the PCGS registry to confirm authenticity and grade.
Pricing for this coin reflects two distinct components: the intrinsic silver value derived from its 0.7734-ounce fine silver content and the substantial numismatic premium commanded by the MS70 PCGS grade. The silver component fluctuates with the spot price of silver, but for an MS70-graded coin in this series, the numismatic premium is the dominant pricing driver. Registry-quality examples in top pop or conditionally rare grades can trade at multiples of melt value depending on collector demand and population report data.
Our pricing reflects current market conditions for graded U.S. commemorative coinage, incorporating both the underlying metal value and the collector market for PCGS-certified MS70 examples. Buyers evaluating this coin should consider PCGS population report data, recent auction realizations, and the relative scarcity of MS70 survivors within the 1983 Philadelphia issue specifically.
PCGS-graded U.S. commemorative silver dollars trade across a well-established network of dealers, auction houses, and online platforms, with the PCGS certification providing immediate credibility and a standardized condition record that facilitates pricing and negotiation. MS70-graded examples of early modern commemoratives can attract competitive interest from registry set builders and type collectors alike, though liquidity for top-grade coins is more specialized than for common bullion products. The relatively small collector universe pursuing perfect-grade examples means that market depth is narrower but that demand among qualified buyers tends to be focused and informed.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling across a wide range of numismatic and bullion products. Customers interested in selling graded commemoratives through our platform benefit from the same pricing transparency and market access we extend to buyers at every stage of the transaction.
An MS70 example of the 1983-P Olympic silver dollar represents the conditional peak of one of the most historically significant series in modern U.S. numismatics. As the coin that helped restart the American commemorative program after nearly three decades of inactivity, the 1983 Olympic dollar carries genuine historical weight that goes beyond its silver content or its status as a graded coin. For collectors focused on the modern commemorative series or on building a registry-quality set, a PCGS MS70 at this date and mint mark is a meaningful and difficult-to-replace piece.
The PCGS certification eliminates uncertainty about authenticity and grade, which simplifies the buying decision for collectors who value objective third-party verification over dealer attribution. The combination of a government-issued U.S. silver dollar, a recognized historical theme, and a perfect PCGS grade creates a coin that appeals to multiple collecting disciplines simultaneously.
We are an authorized PCGS dealer, which means we handle and sell PCGS-certified coins within the framework of standards PCGS itself maintains. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a long-standing commitment to professionalism and customer trust that has been built over more than a decade of operation. When you purchase a graded coin through us, you are working with a dealer that takes certification integrity and product authenticity seriously.
Our pricing is transparent and based on current market conditions rather than opaque markups or high-pressure sales practices. We believe buyers deserve clear information about what they are paying and why, and we structure the entire experience around that principle. Whether you are purchasing your first graded coin or adding to an established registry set, we aim to provide the same level of clarity, reliability, and responsive support throughout the transaction.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including graded numismatic products where market conditions allow meaningful data. For collectors evaluating PCGS MS70 commemoratives, Pro also provides access to proprietary market intelligence tools, spread analysis, and product research capabilities that help put individual coin pricing in broader market context. Rather than relying on static list prices or informal market estimates, members can evaluate the current pricing environment with access to objective, real-time data.
Portfolio valuation through Pro reflects live executable wholesale bid pricing rather than estimated retail values, giving collectors a more realistic picture of what their holdings represent in current market terms. For numismatic products with specialized collector demand like this one, having access to transparent pricing data and market intelligence is a meaningful advantage when making purchasing decisions.
We support a broad range of payment methods to accommodate buyers at every stage of the purchasing process. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Every transaction is handled with a focus on security and reliability, so buyers can complete their purchase with confidence regardless of the method they choose.
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