Atlanta Centennial Olympics (Rowing) Silver Dollar
Issued in 1996
1996 Atlanta Olympics Rowing Silver Dollar Proof Reverse
1996 Atlanta Olympics Rowing Silver Dollar Proof Obverse
Coin Description
Reverse
Features the mark of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games to the left and text inscriptions to the right. The Olympic rings form the torch's bowl and its handle resembles a Greek column.
Obverse
Shows men rowing in a four-man boat.
The Story
Men’s rowing was slated for the first of the modern Olympic Games, but rough weather forced the competition to be canceled. Rowing became an official Olympic sport in London’s 1908 Games; women’s rowing in 1976.
1996 Atlanta Olympics Rowing Silver Dollar Proof Reverse
1996 Atlanta Olympics Rowing Silver Dollar Proof Obverse