The Eisenhower Dollar -- Commemorating a Great General and President
Following the retirement of the Peace Dollar, the Eisenhower Dollar is a $1 coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1971-1978. The Eisenhower Dollar featured a likeness of Dwight David Eisenhower, President of the United States from 1953-1961. The front (obverse) and back (reverse) of the coin were both designed by Frank Gasparro. The Eisenhower Dollar followed the Peace Dollar. Among the distinctive characeristics of the coin is the fact that it was the last of the "large" dollar coins. Those which followed the Eisenhower were considerably smaller in size and weight.
The Eisenhower Dollar
Characteristics of the Coin Itself
Mass 22.68 grams
Diameter 38.1 millimeters
Thickness 2.58 millimeters
Edge reeded
Composition Outer Layers: 75.0% Copper, 25.0% Nickel
Core: 100% Copper
Years Minted 1971-1978
Where is the Mint Mark?
The Mint Mark on the Eisenhower Dollar is located on the coin's obverse at the base of President Eisenhower's neck.
A Pointed Question about the Eisenhower Dollar
Rules: You can only use a letter the number of times that it actually appears on the coin.
Where are the Designer's Initials?
As is customary on United States Coinage, you can find the initials of the coin's designer on the coin itself. The Eisenhower Dollar was designed by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro, and you can find his initials on the reverse of the coin below and to the right of the Eagle. The Bicentennial Dollar, however, was designed by Dennis R. Williams. His initials are on the reverse of the coin immediately below the Liberty Bell.
Can You Guess???
If you stacked up all of the Eisenhower Dollars struck in 1971 (the first year they were minted), how tall would that stack be?
The answer's a little further down the page!
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The Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar
The United States Mint commemorated the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States at the signing of the Declaration of Independence by issuing a special Eisenhower Dollar. The obverse featured Eisenhower with the dates 1776-1976. The reverse featured the moon behind a depiction of the Liberty Bell.
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So What's My Eisenhower Worth?
I Can't Say, But Here's Some Info to Point You Toward an Answer
The value of a coin is based on two factors. The first is how rare the coin is. This is a combination of how many coins were originally minted, and what happened to them. Some are destroyed accidentally. Some have been recalled by the government. Collectors have taken some out of circulation. As a particular type of coin has fewer examples available, it becomes more valuable. The other factor is the physical condition of a coin. The closer a specimen is to perfect is, the more valuable it becomes. So a rare, perfect coin is much more valuable than a common, worn coin.The American Numismatic has developed a grading system to describe the condition of a coin. What I will discuss here is coins that have been minted to go into general circulation, released. The conditions of the coins are represented by names, as well as a combination of letters and numbers. I have summarized some general conditions here as well as several comments specific to the Eisenhower Dollar.
Perfect Uncirculated (MS-70) This indicates a coin in perfect, new condition. It shows no trace of handling, wear, or contact with other coins.
Gem Uncirculated (MS-65) This is an above average uncirculated coin. It may be brilliant, or it may be lightly toned. There are very few contact marks either on either surface of the coin or on the rim.
Choice Uncirculated (MS-63) This coin has some distracting contact marks and/or blemishes in the prime focal areas of one or both surfaces. The luster of the coin may be impaired.
Uncirculated (MS-60) This coin has no trace of wear, but it may show several contact marks, and the surface of the coin may lack luster, or even be spotted.
Choice About Uncirculated (AU-55) There is evidence of friction on the high points of the coin's design, but most of the mint luster remains. The high points of Eisenhower's cheek and jawbone, the center of the neck and the high points of the Eagle's feathers show signs of wear.
About Uncirculated (AU-50) This coin shows traces of light wear on many of the high points of the coin. At least half of the original mint luster is still present.
Choice Extremely Fine (EF-45) The coin exhibits light overall wear on the highest points of the coin. Some of the original mint luster is still evident. All design details are still very clear and sharp. Look for wear on the Eagle's head, wear, and the ridges of the wings.
Extremely Fine (EF-40) There is light wear throughout the design, but all features of the design are still sharp and well-defined. Although not an essential element to the the definition of this grade, some traces of mint luster may still exist.
Choice Very Fine (VF-30) Light, even wear on the surface and highest parts throughout the design. All major features of the design, as well as al lettering remain sharp. Wear spots show on Eisenhower's hair, causing the lines to be weak but still fully visible. Feathers on the eagle's body are worn but still visible.
Very Fine (VF-20) While all major details of the design remain clear, there is moderate wear on high points of the coin's design.
Fine (F-12) There is moderate to considerable even wear. The design remains bold, and the overall appearance of the coin is still pleasing to the eye.
Very Good (VG-8) The coin is well worn with the main features of the design remaining clear and bold, although they have been worn somewhat flat.
Good (G-4) This coin is heavily worn. The design is still visible, but many of the details are flat, and the design is faint in some areas.
About Good (AG-3) This coin is very heavily worn with portions of the lettering, date, and legend have been worn smooth. In many instances, the date is barely readable.
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47,799,000 from Philadelphia plus 68,587,454 from Denver makes 116,386,424 coins. Each one is 2.58 millimeters thick. That would make the stack more than 186.5 miles tall!!!
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What Do You Think of Dollar Coins?
Paper Currency obviously wears out! Folding, crumpling, and just plain handling causes a bill to reach a point where it is no longer usable in circulation. How long?
$ 1 bills last 21 months
$ 5 bills last 16 months
$ 10 bills last 18 months
$ 20 bills last 24 months
$ 50 bills last 55 months
$100 bills last 89 months
Coins last for years and years and years. So what is your opinion...
The Answer to the Mint Puzzle Question...
The four mint facilities are Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco and West Point. The only place whose name you can make from the letters on the Eisenhower Dollar is West Point. Interestingly, the Eisenhower Dollar was never produced at the mint at West Point.
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