Eisenhower Bicentennial Dollar

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

A large, silver-colored dollar coin featuring President 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 and 1976)
Denomination: One Dollar
Metal: Copper-nickel clad copper (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core)

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Overview

A large, silver-colored dollar coin featuring President 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. It is the last large-size dollar coin issued by the US Mint for circulation.

Obverse (front)

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

Reverse (back)

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

Estimated value

$1.05 - $2.00 in circulated condition; $3 - $15 in uncirculated (MS-63/65) conditions.

What drives this coin's value

Most Eisenhower dollars, especially the clad versions, are only worth face value unless in high Mint State grades (MS-66 or higher) or exhibiting specific errors.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (XF-AU). Shows light surface abrasions and circulating wear but retains sharp details.

Mintage & rarity

Common; 117,337,000 minted at Philadelphia. This is an extremely common coin.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the 'sandwich' edge showing a copper stripe to confirm it is the clad version; verify weight against standard specs. Counterfeits for this common date are very rare.

Notable varieties & errors

Type 1 (thick lettering on reverse) and Type 2 (thin, more refined lettering on reverse). This specimen appears to be Type 2.

Similar coins

Standard Eisenhower Dollar (1971-1978) which features an eagle landing on the moon on the reverse rather than the Liberty Bell.

Care & preservation

Store in a PVC-free plastic holder or coin flip. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it removes surface metal and original lustre, significantly reducing collector value.