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1976 (S) Eisenhower Dollar - 250th Anniversary Mel Wacks 17 Counterstamp

Strike Type
1976 (S) Eisenhower Dollar - 250th Anniversary Mel Wacks 17 Counterstamp

Coin Details

Year
1976
Denomination
Dollar
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Bicentennial Coins 1976
Designer
Various — Jack L. Ahr (quarter), Seth G. Huntington (half dollar), Dennis R. Williams (dollar)
Composition
Silver
Weight
22.68g
Diameter
38.1mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$1 - $43

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

$89 MS66 02-02-2022 eBay

Description

The 1976 (S) Eisenhower Dollar - 250th Anniversary Mel Wacks 17 Counterstamp is a dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Bicentennial Coins 1976 series. 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. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $43 depending on grade and condition. Struck in silver, weighing 22.68 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #890361.

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