Obverse

Reverse

One Dollar ($1)

Eisenhower Dollar

United States · 1971

A large United States dollar coin featuring a left-facing portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse and an adaptation of the Apollo 11 insignia on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1971
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)

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Overview

A large United States dollar coin featuring a left-facing portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse and an adaptation of the Apollo 11 insignia on the reverse.

Historical significance

Introduced to honor both the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the historic Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969, representing a significant technological and cultural era in U.S. history.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower with the word 'LIBERTY' arched across the top, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' on the lower left, and the year '1971' at the bottom. The 'D' mint mark is located just above the date.

Reverse (back)

An adaptation of the Apollo 11 mission patch showing an eagle landing on the moon with planet Earth in the background. Inscribed with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'ONE DOLLAR'. Designed by Frank Gasparro.

Estimated value

$1.00 - $3.00 in circulated condition; $5.00 - $15.00 in uncirculated Mint State condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade, presence of mint errors (such as doubled dies), and eye appeal.

Grade assessment

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

Mintage & rarity

Common; Denver minted 68,587,424 coins in 1971.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the weight (should be approximately 22.68g for clad versions) and use a magnet to ensure it is not magnetic (copper-nickel is non-magnetic). Counterfeits are rare due to low face value.

Notable varieties & errors

Type 2 Reverse (variety featuring high relief islands on the moon) and various doubled die obverse/reverse errors.

Similar coins

Susan B. Anthony Dollar and Washington Quarter (different sizes and denominations), and 40% silver Eisenhower dollars minted for collectors in San Francisco.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a non-PVC coin flip, holder, or album in a temperature-controlled, dry environment to avoid toning or corrosion.

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