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Reverse

One Dollar ($1)

Eisenhower Dollar

United States · 1974

Large copper-nickel dollar coin featuring a left-facing portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse and an adaptation of the Apollo 11 moon landing insignia on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1974
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)

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Overview

Large copper-nickel dollar coin featuring a left-facing portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse and an adaptation of the Apollo 11 moon landing insignia on the reverse.

Historical significance

Honors both the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the historic Apollo 11 moon landing of 1969. These large dollar coins saw heavy use in casinos across the US, particularly in Las Vegas.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing profile portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The legend 'LIBERTY' arches across the top, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' appears on the lower left, and the date '1974' with the 'D' mint mark is at the bottom. Designed by Frank Gasparro.

Reverse (back)

An adaptation of the Apollo 11 mission patch showing an eagle landing on the moon with the Earth in the background. The motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' is above the eagle, 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' arches across the top, and 'ONE DOLAR' is at the bottom. Designed by Frank Gasparro, with initials FG near the olive branch.

Estimated value

$1-$3 in circulated condition; $5-$20+ in uncirculated (Mint State) condition.

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition (grade), presence of mint luster, and specific high-grade designations (MS65 or higher). Major errors such as double denominations or off-center strikes command high premiums.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor surface marks and typical mint luster.

Mintage & rarity

Common; approximately 273,590,000 minted at the Denver mint in 1974.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Eisenhower dollars from circulation are rarely counterfeited because their face value equals their collector value. Check for correct weight (22.68g) and diameter (38.1mm). Magnetic test should be negative (copper-nickel is non-magnetic).

Notable varieties & errors

Look for rare varieties such as the 1974-D doubled die obverse and various off-center or clipped planchet mint errors.

Similar coins

Susan B. Anthony Dollar, Washington Quarter, or commemorative medals of a similar size.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry environment using PVC-free coin flips, holders, or albums. Avoid touching the surfaces with bare hands to prevent skin oils from causing toning or corrosion. Do not clean, as cleaning drastically reduces numismatic value.

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