Eisenhower Bicentennial Dollar

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

A large US dollar coin featuring Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse and the Liberty Bell in front of the moon on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)
Metal: Copper-nickel clad copper (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core)

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Overview

A large US dollar coin featuring Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse and the Liberty Bell in front of the moon on the reverse.

Historical significance

Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is one of three dual-dated coins issued for the Bicentennial (with the quarter and half dollar).

Obverse (front)

Left-facing profile of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Legends: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and dual-date 1776-1976. Designer: Frank Gasparro.

Reverse (back)

The Liberty Bell superimposed on the Moon. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR. Designer: Dennis R. Williams (noted by DRW under the bell).

Estimated value

$1.00-$2.00 in circulated condition; $3-$15 in high-grade uncirculated condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade and variety (Type 1 has thick lettering, Type 2 has thin lettering). Errors such as doubled dies or off-center strikes can increase value.

Grade assessment

Very Fine or Extremely Fine (VF/XF) based on visible surface scratches and light wear on the high points of Eisenhower's hair and the Liberty Bell.

Mintage & rarity

Common; Philadelphia minted over 117 million Type 1 and Type 2 varieties. Not rare in circulated condition.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the edge for the copper 'sandwich' layer. If the edge is solid silver-colored, it may be the 40% silver version or plated. Weight should be approximately 22.7g for clad versions.

Notable varieties & errors

Type 1 (Block letters on reverse) vs Type 2 (Refined thin lettering). This specimen appears to be Type 2.

Similar coins

The 40% silver Bicentennial Eisenhower (S-mint), which looks identical but has a silver edge rather than a copper-colored core stripe.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Handle by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints. Never clean your coins with chemicals or abrasives, as this significantly reduces numismatic value.