Eisenhower Dollars

The Bicentennial Dollar

For the Bicentennial the Mint dual-dated the dollar "1776–1976." The reverse, the Liberty Bell over the Moon, was designed by Dennis R. Williams, a 22-year-old art student and the youngest person to that point to design a US coin; Frank Gasparro, who also designed the obverse, modified it. The 40% silver dollars were struck at San Francisco and sold as uncirculated and proof coins. All of the silver pieces have the Type I lettering.

The San Francisco Mint

The San Francisco Mint opened in 1854 for the Gold Rush. In the 1906 earthquake its building survived under Superintendent Frank A. Leach, holding a third of the nation's gold reserves.

The Eisenhower Dollar

On December 31, 1970, minutes before midnight, President Nixon signed the law that created the Eisenhower dollar, took the silver out of the half dollar, and authorized the GSA sale of the Treasury's Carson City silver dollars.

Grade And Authenticity

MS (Mint State) 66 means no wear; within MS 60 to 70, the number rises as marks decrease and luster and strike improve. PCGS was founded by seven dealers in California and opened for business on February 3, 1986, with a guarantee of grading accuracy. The seller also tested the metal through the holder with a calibrated Sigma Metalytics verifier (consistent with silver), inspected the holder for tampering (none found), and confirmed the certification number on the PCGS website.

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• 1970-S Kennedy proof half dollars, the last silver-clad year, ended by the same 1970 law.
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• More Eisenhower dollars, including 1971, 1972 and 1974 dates.

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Historical Context

The 1971 coin came two years after Apollo 11, whose insignia inspired the eagle-on-the-Moon reverse (mintage 47,799,000). The Bicentennial coins were struck in 1975 and 1976 with the dual date (117,337,000). The 1978 coin is the final year (25,702,000) before the Susan B. Anthony dollar replaced it in 1979.

Buying Power

In 1971 one dollar had the buying power of about $8.25 today; in 1978, about $5.12.

Condition

1971 [Est. AU50], 1776-1976 [Est. AU50], 1978 [Est. AU50]. Circulated, original and never cleaned; light wear on the high points and contact marks typical of circulated dollars (see the photos). Bicentennial checked: Type 1 lettering. Grades estimated; not professionally graded.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1776-1976 was the Bicentennial: coins struck in 1975 and 1976 carry the dual date 1776-1976 and the Liberty Bell against the Moon. Mintage at Philadelphia: 117,337,000.

Buying Power

In 1976 this dollar had the buying power of about $5.89 today.

Condition

[Est. AU55] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; the bell and lettering are sharp. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for the Type 1 / Type 2 Bicentennial lettering: Type 1. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1776-1976-D was the Bicentennial: coins struck in 1975 and 1976 carry the dual date 1776-1976 and the Liberty Bell against the Moon. Mintage at Denver: 103,228,274.

Buying Power

In 1976 this dollar had the buying power of about $5.89 today.

Condition

[Est. AU50] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; the bell and lettering are sharp. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for the Type 1 / Type 2 Bicentennial lettering: Type 1. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1971 was the first year of the Eisenhower dollar, two years after Apollo 11. The eagle-on-the-Moon reverse is adapted from the Apollo 11 mission insignia. Mintage at Philadelphia: 47,799,000.

Buying Power

In 1971 this dollar had the buying power of about $8.25 today.

Condition

[Est. XF45] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for listed varieties: none seen. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1971-D was the first year of the Eisenhower dollar, two years after Apollo 11. The eagle-on-the-Moon reverse is adapted from the Apollo 11 mission insignia. Mintage at Denver: 68,587,424.

Buying Power

In 1971 this dollar had the buying power of about $8.25 today.

Condition

[Est. AU55] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for the Friendly Eagle variety: not attributed. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1972 was the year of Apollo 16 and Apollo 17. Apollo 17 in December 1972 was the last crewed Moon landing to date. Mintage at Philadelphia: 75,890,000.

Buying Power

In 1972 this dollar had the buying power of about $7.99 today.

Condition

[Est. AU55] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for the 1972 Type 2 reverse: islands present, not Type 2. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1972-D was the year of Apollo 16 and Apollo 17. Apollo 17 in December 1972 was the last crewed Moon landing to date. Mintage at Denver: 92,548,511.

Buying Power

In 1972 this dollar had the buying power of about $7.99 today.

Condition

[Est. AU50] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for listed varieties: none seen. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1974-D was the year Richard Nixon resigned the presidency (August 1974). Mintage at Denver: 45,517,000.

Buying Power

In 1974 this dollar had the buying power of about $6.77 today.

Condition

[Est. AU55] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for listed varieties: none seen. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1977-D was the year Star Wars opened in theaters (May 1977). Mintage at Denver: 32,983,006.

Buying Power

In 1977 this dollar had the buying power of about $5.53 today.

Condition

[Est. AU58] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for listed varieties: none seen. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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