1971-S Eisenhower Dollar 40% Silver

Description: 1 1971 Eisenhower, silver clad dollar in case The 1971 Eisenhower dollar, also known as the Ike dollar, was minted to honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower and to commemorate the Apollo 11 moon landing. However, there's a common misunderstanding here: - Silver Clad: The 1971 Eisenhower dollars were not minted in a silver clad version for general circulation. The U.S. Mint did produce Eisenhower dollars with 40% silver content in 1971, but these were strictly for collectors and were part of the uncirculated and proof sets. These silver coins are often referred to as "silver clad" because they have a layer of silver over a copper-nickel core. - Composition: - Silver Clad Version: 40% silver, 60% copper. - Circulation Strike Version: Made of copper-nickel clad composition, which is 75% copper and 25% nickel on the outer layers, with a pure copper core. - Design: - Obverse: Features a portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower, designed by Frank Gasparro. - Reverse: Initially designed by Michael Collins, it shows an eagle landing on the moon, with an olive branch in its talons. This was later changed in subsequent years due to criticism. - Mintage: - Circulation Strikes: Minted in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. - Silver Clad: Minted in San Francisco for the uncirculated and proof sets. - Value: The value of the 1971 Eisenhower dollar can vary widely: - Circulation Strikes: Generally worth close to their face value unless in high grades. - Silver Clad: The silver content gives these coins a base value determined by the price of silver, but they can be worth more due to collector demand, especially in high grades or in the original mint packaging. When looking to buy or sell these coins, especially the silver clad versions, it's important to verify the authenticity and condition, as these factors significantly affect the coin's value.

Price: 975 USD

Location: Spokane, Washington

End Time: 2025-02-12T03:34:24.000Z

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