1979 (D) MW4 C/M on 1976-D T-2 $1 International Year of the Child Dollar

Coin Details

Description

This 1979 counterstamped piece, cataloged as MW4, features a counterstamp applied to a 1976-D Type 2 Eisenhower Dollar, commemorating the International Year of the Child. The International Year of the Child was designated by the United Nations for 1979 to draw attention to children's rights and welfare worldwide. Counterstamped coins — host coins bearing additional marks applied after their original minting — represent a distinctive collecting niche within exonumia. The "MW" catalog prefix identifies pieces counterstamped by a specific maker, with MW4 indicating the fourth type in the series. The use of a 1976 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar as the host coin adds a layer of American historical significance beneath the international children's theme of the counterstamp. Counterstamped coins bridge the gap between coins and medals.

Rarity Notes

MW4 counterstamp on 1976-D T-2 Eisenhower Dollar. International Year of the Child. Limited counterstamp production.

Cross References

PCGS #808144; MW4; C/M on 1976-D T-2 $1, International Year of the Child