1973 (S) Proof Silver Eisenhower Dollar

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The 1973 (S) Proof Silver Eisenhower Dollar is a proof dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 1,013,646 silver proof dollars dated 1973. 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 1973 Eisenhower dollars were released into circulation: the Philadelphia and Denver coins were sold only in mint sets, and 230,798 Philadelphia and 230,742 Denver pieces left unsold were melted. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value is approximately $63. 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 #97431.