Eisenhower Bicentennial Dollar (Type 1)

USA - United States of America · 1776-1976 (actually minted in 1975-1976)

A large-sized US dollar coin featuring President Dwight D. Eisenhower and a special bicentennial reverse showing the Liberty Bell over the moon.

Country: USA - United States of America
Year: 1776-1976 (actually minted in 1975-1976)
Denomination: $1.00 USD
Metal: Outer layers: 75% copper, 25% nickel; Center: 100% copper (Copper-Nickel Clad)

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Overview

A large-sized US dollar coin featuring President Dwight D. Eisenhower and a special bicentennial reverse showing the Liberty Bell over the moon.

Historical significance

Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the United States. It was the last of the large-sized circulating dollar coins issued by the U.S. Mint.

Obverse (front)

Portraits of Dwight D. Eisenhower facing left. Legends: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the dual date 1776-1976. Design by Frank Gasparro.

Reverse (back)

The Liberty Bell superimposed on the Moon. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM. This is Type 1, characterized by 'BLOCKY' bold lettering. Design by Dennis R. Williams.

Estimated value

$1-$1.50 in circulated condition; $3-$10 in uncirculated MS-63+; higher for high-grade specimens or 40% silver versions.

What drives this coin's value

Mint mark (S-mint silver vs. clad), Type (Type 1 block letters vs. Type 2 refined letters), and overall condition/grade.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) / Choice Circulated. Note the light surface chatter and wear on high points of the portrait and bell.

Mintage & rarity

Circulated strikes are very common. Total mintage for 1976 Philadelphia dollars was over 117 million.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic coins have a copper-colored core visible on the edge (unless they are the silver variety). Weigh and measure against standards to ensure they are not low-quality cast fakes.

Notable varieties & errors

Type 1 (Block letters on reverse) vs. Type 2 (Thin, crisp lettering). The Type 1 is generally scarcer for the Philadelphia and Denver mintages.

Similar coins

1976-D or 1976-S Eisenhower Dollars; silver versions can be identified by looking at the coin's edge for a solid silver stripe vs. a copper-colored 'sandwich' stripe.