1976 Proof No S Type 2 - Silver Eisenhower Dollar

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Auction Record

$300 PR68 01-10-2023 eBay

Description

The 1976 Proof No S Type 2 - Silver Eisenhower Dollar is a proof dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Bicentennial Coins 1976 series. With a mintage of 1, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 9 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total 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. Dual-dated 1776-1976 with a special Liberty Bell superimposed on the Moon reverse. Two varieties exist: Type I (bold sans-serif lettering) and Type II (thinner serif lettering). No coins bear a 1975 date. 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 original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $300 PR68 01-10-2023 eBay. Struck in outer layers - 80% silver, 20% copper; center - 79% copper, 21% silver, weighing 24.6 grams, 38.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #62402.