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Eisenhower Dollars (1971 - 1978)

Eisenhower Dollars (1971 - 1978)

Information
  • Weight: 24.59 grams (silver-clad), 22.68 grams (Clad)

  • Diameter: 38.1 mm

  • Edge: Reeded

  • Composition: 1971-1978 - layers of 75% copper, 25% nickel bonded to a core of pure copper,  1971-1976 Bicentennial Proof and Uncirculated sets only - 60% copper, 40% silver (layers of 80% silver, 20% copper bonded to a core of 78.5% copper, 21.5% silver)

  • Designer: Frank Gasparro,  Bicentennial reverse - Dennis R. Williams

  • Mint Mark Location: Obverse above date

History

Soon after his death, legislation calling for a dollar coin depicting his likeness was introduced into Congress. A dollar coin had not been produced since 1965, when 1964-D Peace dollars were struck (and destroyed before entering circulation).

Up to that time, the last circulating dollar had been produced in 1935 bearing the Peace designs.

Memo

When first released in 1971 carried Frank Gasparro's eagle and moon reverse which was eventually adapted eight years later for the Anthony dollar. During the Bicentennial period, however, the reverse featured a Liberty Bell superimposed over the Moon.

Grading Guide

Grade

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G-4 Good

 

VG-8 Very Good

 

F-12 Fine

 

VF-20 Very Fine

 

EF-40 Extra Fine

 

AU-50 About Uncirculated

 

MS-65 Mint State

 

Proof

 
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