1971 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
$10,281 MS66+ 10-31-2014 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1971 Eisenhower Dollar is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. With a mintage of 47.8 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 4th of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 36% of 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $8 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 #7406.
External References
Error Varieties(12)
1971 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1971 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1971 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1971 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1971 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1971 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1971 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1971 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
