1971 (S) Eisenhower Dollar - Prototype Strike DMR-039/ODV-011/RDV-007

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1971

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978

Designer

Frank Gasparro/Michael Collins & James Cooper

Composition

40% Silver, 60% Copper

Weight

24.59g

Diameter

38.5mm

Edge

Reeded

Auction Record

$102,000 SP67 01-15-2023 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1971 (S) Eisenhower Dollar - Prototype Strike DMR-039/ODV-011/RDV-007 is a special strike dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. As a prototype/transitional variety, surviving examples are extremely rare. 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Auction record: $102,000 SP67 01-15-2023 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 24.59 grams, 38.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #519088.