Eisenhower Bicentennial Dollar

United States · 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)

A copper-nickel dollar coin featuring a dual date 1776-1976 on the obverse and the Liberty Bell superimposed over the Moon on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)

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Overview

A copper-nickel dollar coin featuring a dual date 1776-1976 on the obverse and the Liberty Bell superimposed over the Moon on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued to celebrate the United States Bicentennial (200th anniversary of the founding of the United States), this design replaced the standard Eisenhower dollar reverse for circulation in 1975 and 1976. No Eisenhower dollars were minted with the date 1975; all bear the double date.

Obverse (front)

Profile portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower facing left, surrounded by the inscription 'LIBERTY' at the top, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' on the lower left, and the dual date '1776-1976' at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

The Liberty Bell superimposed against the Moon, designed by Dennis R. Williams (DRW). Inscribed with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' across the top, 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' to the right, and 'ONE DOLLAR' at the bottom.

Estimated value

$1.00 to $3.00 for circulated examples; $5.00 to $15.00 for uncirculated Mint State specimens.

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade, presence of original mint luster, and high-grade certification (MS65 or higher).

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor bag marks typical of business strike dollar coins.

Mintage & rarity

Common; over 218 million were minted at the Denver Mint in copper-nickel clad.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Verify weight (22.68g) and diameter (38.1mm). Check for the clad copper layer visible on the edge. Counterfeits are extremely rare due to the coin's low face value and high mintage.

Notable varieties & errors

Variety 1 (thick lettering on the reverse) and Variety 2 (narrow, sharper lettering on the reverse). This specimen features Variety 2 lettering.

Similar coins

Standard Eisenhower Dollars (1971-1978), Susan B. Anthony Dollars

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only to avoid oils from fingerprints. Store in a cool, dry environment in inert coin flips, holders, or capsules. Do not clean, as cleaning lowers numismatic value.