United States Eisenhower Silver Dollar
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Value |
1 U.S. dollar |
Mass |
Copper/nickel-clad:
~22.68 g (350 gr)
Silver clad:
~24.624 g (380 gr) |
Diameter |
38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
Thickness |
2.58 mm (0.1 in) |
Edge |
reeded |
Composition |
Circulation strikes: outer layers of 75.0% copper 25.0% nickel clad with a core of 100% copper (in all 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel).
For silver clad: Outer layers of 80% silver with a center of 20.9% silver. Aggregate 60% copper, 40% silver |
Silver |
None in circulation strikes. For silver-clad pieces 0.3162 troy oz |
Years of minting |
1971–1978. Coins struck in 1975 and 1976 bear double date "1776–1976" |
Mint marks |
D, S. Located on the obverse beneath Eisenhower's bust. Mint mark omitted on Philadelphia Mint issues. |
Obverse |
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Design |
Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Designer |
Frank Gasparro |
Design date |
1971 |
Reverse |
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Design |
Eagle clutching olive branch landing on the Moon, based on the Apollo 11 mission insignia designed by astronaut Michael Collins |
Designer |
Frank Gasparro |
Design date |
1971 (Not struck in 1975–76) |
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