1971 (S) Proof Silver Eisenhower Dollar - Type 1 Reverse

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The 1971 (S) Proof Silver Eisenhower Dollar - Type 1 Reverse is a dollar from the San Francisco Mint, belonging to the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. The 4.3 million figure is every 1971-S silver proof Eisenhower dollar; how many carry the Type 1 Reverse is not recorded. 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. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Struck in outer layers - 80% silver, 20% copper; center - 79% copper, 21% silver, weighing 24.59 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #518389.