1971-1978 Eisenhower Dollar Coin Guide
The 1976 Eisenhower Dollars are found in two varieties, identified by the style of lettering on the reverse of the coins. This year, the United States Mint was using the special Bicentennial year reverse that featured an image of the Liberty Bell superimposed against the moon. The coins were struck during 1975 and 1976, although […]
Amidst early difficulties producing Eisenhower Dollars on copper-nickel clad planchets, the United States Mint created three different reverse designs. The Type 1 design, prepared in low relief, was used for coins struck during the first year of issue. The Type 2 had a high relief design and was used for the 40% silver Eisenhower Dollars […]
Proof Eisenhower Silver Dollars were produced at the San Francisco Mint and sold to collectors individually from 1971 to 1974. These 40% silver coins are often referred to as “Brown Ikes” (Buy on eBay) in reference to the brown colored boxes within which they were packaged. Coins were sold to collectors at an issue price […]
The United States Mint produced a limited number of Eisenhower Dollars in 40% silver composition. During the first four years of the series, these coins were individually packaged and sold to collectors. The uncirculated versions are often referred to as “Blue Ikes” (Buy on eBay) referring to the color of the outer envelope. The uncirculated […]