Atlanta Centennial Olympics (Baseball) Clad Half Dollar
Issued in 1995
1995 Atlanta Olympics Baseball Half Dollar Proof Reverse
1995 Atlanta Olympics Baseball Half Dollar Proof Obverse
Coin Description
Reverse
Features the mark of the the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games on a globe. The mark symbolizes nearly 200 nations coming together to compete at the 1996 Games.
Obverse
Shows a batter, catcher, and referee.
The Story
Baseball is relatively new as an Olympic sport. It was part of the Olympics as a demonstration sport until 1992. In Barcelona, Spain, baseball was recognized, with full medal status, for the first time.
1995 Atlanta Olympics Baseball Half Dollar Proof Reverse
1995 Atlanta Olympics Baseball Half Dollar Proof Obverse