1978 Eisenhower Dollar

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About This Coin

The 1978 Eisenhower Dollar is a United States dollar from the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series — the final year of the series. In 1978, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 61.8 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. The final year of the Eisenhower Dollar before the smaller Susan B. Anthony Dollar replaced it in 1979. 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 $7 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $8.8K in MS67 grade at eBay. Designed by Frank Gasparro; the reverse adapts the Apollo 11 mission insignia designed by astronaut Michael Collins.

Value Estimates

$1 - $7.29

Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.