1971 Eisenhower Dollar

About This Coin

The 1971 Eisenhower Dollar is a United States dollar from the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series — the first year of the series. In 1971, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 136.1 million. This represents the second-highest annual mintage in the series, above the series median of 70.3 million. 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 in 40% silver, 60% copper, 38.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 51 known die varieties for this date across 8 categories, including atypical die clash, cud, doubled die obverse and 5 other types. Struck two years before the 1973 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $264K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $264K in SP67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Frank Gasparro/Michael Collins & James Cooper.