1 Dollar "Eisenhower Dollar" 1971-1978 front 1 Dollar "Eisenhower Dollar" 1971-1978 back
1 Dollar "Eisenhower Dollar" 1971-1978 photo
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1 Dollar "Eisenhower Dollar"

 
Copper-nickel clad copper 22.68 g 38.1 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1971-1978
Value
1 Dollar (1&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel clad copper
Weight
22.68 g
Diameter
38.1 mm
Thickness
2.58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#1346
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

The Apollo 11 Mission Insignia (an eagle holding an olive branch flying above the Moon, with the Earth in the background)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS
UNUM
FG
ONE DOLLAR

Unabridged legend: Frank Gasparro

Translation:
United States of America
Out of Many
One
FG
One Dollar

Engraver: Frank Gasparro

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The standard weight of these coins was 350 grains.

All coins of Denver and Philadelphia were stuck for regular circulation. All San Fransisco coins were struck in proof condition for collectors.
1971 face of eagle