Eisenhower Bicentennial Dollar (Type 2)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975-1976)
Denomination: One Dollar ($1.00)
Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layers bonded to a pure Copper core)
Brief Description
A large base-metal dollar coin featuring President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse and the Liberty Bell superimposed on the Moon on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. This was the first time the U.S. Mint changed the reverse design of a circulating dollar coin for a commemorative event.
Estimated Value
$1.00-$2.00 in circulated condition; $5-$25 for high-grade Mint State specimens.
Care Instructions
Do not clean or polish as it destroys numismatic value. Store in a PVC-free flip or archival-safe alkaline paper holder to prevent environmental damage.
Mint Mark
D (Denver Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Common; approximately 82,179,564 minted at Denver. Overall over 200 million across all mints.
Weight & Diameter
22.68 grams; 38.1 mm
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
Very Good to Fine (VG-F). Significant surface wear, heavy scratches, and environmental toning/grime are visible.
Obverse (Front)
Profile of Dwight D. Eisenhower facing left. Legends: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the dual date 1776-1976. Designer: Frank Gasparro.
Reverse (Back)
The Liberty Bell superimposed on the Moon. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designer: Dennis R. Williams. Type 2 features refined, thinner lettering.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition/Grade is the primary factor. Circulated examples of the copper-nickel version rarely exceed face value. Key interest lies in high-grade MS-66+ examples or specific varieties.
Similar Coins
Type 1 Bicentennial Dollars (which have thick, blocky lettering on the reverse). Often confused with the 40% silver version (no copper stripe on edge).
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Counterfeits of clad 'Ikes' are extremely rare due to low value. Check for the copper 'sandwich' layer on the edge to verify it is the nickel-clad version. High-quality silver fakes exist for the 'S' mint proofs.
Notable Varieties & Errors
The primary distinction is between Type 1 (thick lettering, minted in 1975) and Type 2 (thinner lettering, minted in 1976). This specimen is a Type 2.
Created At: 2026-06-08T06:59:48.659457