Half Eagle (XXVI Olympiad, Torch Runner), 1995, W, Proof, West Point mint
Modern Commemoratives (1982 - )
Obverse: Torch runner, Atlanta skyline and logo in background.
Lettering: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / 1995 / 100 / ATLANTA 1996
Reverse: Eagle advancing right with a banner in its beak.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE DOLLARS / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 1896-1996 / W
Edge: Reeded
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 312
Main data
Denomination: Half Eagle
Nickname: XXVI Olympiad, Torch Runner
Value: 5
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1995
Type: Commemorative
Minting
Mint: West Point
Mint mark: W
Minting type: milled
Minting quality: Proof
Mintage: 57442
Designer: Frank Gasparro, John Mercanti
Parameters
Material: Gold
Fineness: 0.9
Diameter (mm): 21.6
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
