1990 (W) Eisenhower Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$403 MS70 08-19-2007 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1990 (W) Eisenhower Dollar is a dollar produced at the West Point Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. With a mintage of 241,669, this is an extremely rare issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Auction record: $403 MS70 08-19-2007 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9638.