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1973 (D) Eisenhower Dollar

Strike Type
1973 (D) Dollar coin

Coin Details

Year
1973
Denomination
Dollar
Mint Mark
D
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978
Designer
Frank Gasparro/Michael Collins & James Cooper
Mintage
2,000,000
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Weight
22.7g
Diameter
38.5mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$1 - $18

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

$12,925 MS67 06-05-2013 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1973 (D) Eisenhower Dollar, struck at the Denver Mint, is part of the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 collection. With a mintage of 2 million, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 41% 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. No business strikes were released into circulation — Eisenhower Dollars were available only in official Mint Sets and collector packaging, making 1973-P and 1973-D scarce. 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 $18 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 #7413.

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