Eisenhower Dollar
$1.5 – $1,725
- Total Coins
- 16
- Key Dates
- 2
- Value Range
- $1.5 - $1,725
- Most Valuable
- 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar Type 2
Eisenhower Dollar coins were minted from 1971-1978, designed by Frank Gasparro. This series includes 16 coins in our database. Values range from $1.5 to $1,725. The most sought-after is the 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar Type 2.
All Eisenhower Dollar Coins
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Status | Value Range | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Denver | 68,587,424 | $2 - $215 | View → | |
| 1971 | Philadelphia | 47,799,000 | $1.5 - $235 | View → | |
| 1971 | San Francisco (40% Silver) | 6,868,530 | $9 - $550 | View → | |
| 1972 | Denver | 92,548,511 | $2 - $260 | View → | |
| 1972 | Philadelphia | 75,760,000 | $1.5 - $270 | View → | |
| 1972 | San Francisco | 2,193,056 | Key Date | $23 - $1,725 | View → |
| 1973 | Denver | 45,752,000 | $2 - $220 | View → | |
| 1973 | Philadelphia | 2,760,098 | $1.5 - $260 | View → | |
| 1973 | San Francisco (40% Silver) | 2,760,098 | Key Date | $24 - $1,650 | View → |
| 1974 | Denver | 45,308,695 | $1.5 - $255 | View → | |
| 1974 | Philadelphia | 27,366,198 | $2 - $225 | View → | |
| 1974 | San Francisco (40% Silver) | 1,613,120 | $7.5 - $530 | View → | |
| 1975 | Philadelphia | 4,150,098 | $2 - $275 | View → | |
| 1976 | Philadelphia | 113,318,000 | $1.5 - $225 | View → | |
| 1977 | Philadelphia | 12,596,000 | $2 - $215 | View → | |
| 1978 | Philadelphia | 25,702,000 | $1.5 - $255 | View → |
1971 Denver
Mintage: 68,587,424
1971 Philadelphia
Mintage: 47,799,000
1971 San Francisco (40% Silver)
Mintage: 6,868,530
1972 Denver
Mintage: 92,548,511
1972 Philadelphia
Mintage: 75,760,000
1972 San Francisco
Mintage: 2,193,056
1973 Denver
Mintage: 45,752,000
1973 Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,760,098
1973 San Francisco (40% Silver)
Mintage: 2,760,098
1974 Denver
Mintage: 45,308,695
1974 Philadelphia
Mintage: 27,366,198
1974 San Francisco (40% Silver)
Mintage: 1,613,120
1975 Philadelphia
Mintage: 4,150,098
1976 Philadelphia
Mintage: 113,318,000
1977 Philadelphia
Mintage: 12,596,000
1978 Philadelphia
Mintage: 25,702,000
Key Dates & Rarities
The most sought-after coins in the Eisenhower Dollar series, ranked by highest recorded value.
1972-S Eisenhower Dollar Type 2
The 1972-S Type 2 is highly sought after for its scarce reverse variety with thinner eagle legs.
1973-S Eisenhower Dollar
The 1973-S silver dollar is a key date in the Eisenhower dollar series.
Eisenhower Dollar History
The Eisenhower Dollar series began in 1971 to honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 moon landing. Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro designed the coin after his previous work on the Lincoln Memorial reverse caught the attention of Mint officials. The obverse features a portrait of Eisenhower, while the reverse depicts an eagle landing on the moon, a direct nod to the Apollo 11 mission patch. Production shifted in 1975 and 1976 to include a special Bicentennial reverse design by Dennis Williams. This design replaced the eagle with the Liberty Bell superimposed over the moon. The series ended in 1978 when the Mint replaced the large dollar with the smaller Susan B. Anthony design. Collectors often find these coins in circulation or inherited collections because the Mint produced hundreds of millions of them during their eight-year run.
Collecting Tips
Start your collection with common dates like 1972, 1974, or 1977, which you can find in almost any bank roll or junk bin for face value. Focus on coins with minimal bag marks, as the large, flat surfaces of the Eisenhower Dollar show scratches and abrasions easily. Avoid cleaning your coins because this permanently damages the surface and destroys numismatic value. You should inspect the edges of your coins to ensure they are solid copper-nickel rather than silver-clad, as only the special collector versions contained 40% silver. If you find a 1971-S or 1972-S coin, check the weight, as these are often mistaken for silver issues when they are actually standard copper-nickel planchets.
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