1971 (D) Eisenhower Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$10,200 MS67+ 01-15-2023 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1971 (D) Eisenhower Dollar was struck at the Denver Mint as a dollar in the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. The U.S. Mint produced 68.6 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 5 variants, accounting for 52% of the year's production. The obverse features Dwight D. Eisenhower facing left and the reverse displays an eagle landing on the moon with an olive branch in its talons, commemorating the Apollo 11 lunar landing. First year of the Eisenhower Dollar, the last large-size U.S. dollar coin. The 40% silver San Francisco issue was sold in "blue pack" (uncirculated) and "brown pack" (proof) packaging. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $7 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 22.7 grams, 38.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7407.
External References
Error Varieties(16)
1971-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-100c-1971D-01
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1971-D Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1971D-01
1971-D Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1971D-02
1971-D Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1971D-03
1971-D Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1971D-04
CU-100c-1971D-01 Rim Cud
CU-100c-1971D-02 Rim Cud
CU-100c-1971D-03R Rim Cud
Other Strike Types in This Series
1971 (S) Eisenhower Dollar - Prototype Strike DDO-023/ODV-010/RDV-007
1971 (S) Eisenhower Dollar - Prototype Strike DMR-039/ODV-011/RDV-007
1971 (S) Proof Eisenhower Dollar - Los Angeles Games Mel Wacks 18 Counterstamp
1971 (S) Proof Eisenhower Dollar - Los Angeles Games Mel Wacks 19 Counterstamp
1971 (S) Proof Silver Eisenhower Dollar
22 errors
1971 (S) Proof Silver Eisenhower Dollar - Type 1 Reverse
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