Eisenhower Bicentennial Dollar (Type 2)

United States of America · 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975-1976)

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.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975-1976)
Denomination: One Dollar ($1.00)

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Overview

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.

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.

Estimated value

$1.00-$2.00 in circulated condition; $5-$25 for high-grade Mint State specimens.

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.

Grade assessment

Very Good to Fine (VG-F). Significant surface wear, heavy scratches, and environmental toning/grime are visible.

Mintage & rarity

Common; approximately 82,179,564 minted at Denver. Overall over 200 million across all mints.

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.

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).

Care & preservation

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.