1977 Eisenhower Dollar

About This Coin

The 1977 Eisenhower Dollar is a United States dollar from the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. In 1977, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 48.8 million. 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. Return to the standard eagle-on-moon reverse after the Bicentennial. Only clad business strikes and proofs — no silver collector versions. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 22.68 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $9 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $13K in MS63 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Frank Gasparro; the reverse adapts the Apollo 11 mission insignia designed by astronaut Michael Collins.