1971-1976 Eisenhower 40% Silver Dollar $1 NGC/PCGS MS 66 (Random Year)

1971-1976 Eisenhower 40% Silver Dollar $1 NGC/PCGS MS 66 (Random Year)

Representing a high-grade example of America’s last large-format circulating silver dollar, the 1971-1976 Eisenhower 40% Silver Dollar $1 NGC/PCGS MS 66 (Random Year) offers collectors outstanding preservation and strong visual appeal. Struck in 40% silver for collector-issued versions, this coin weighs 24.59 grams and contains approximately 0.3161 troy ounces of pure silver. With a face value of $1 USD, the Eisenhower Dollar features bold design elements that shine in Mint State condition. Certified MS 66 by NGC / PCGS, this piece exhibits sharp strikes and vibrant luster.

Introduced in 1971, the Eisenhower Dollar marked the first U.S. dollar coin issued since the Peace Dollar series ended in 1935. The obverse design by Frank Gasparro honors President Dwight D. Eisenhower, while the reverse depicts an eagle landing on the moon—symbolizing the Apollo 11 mission and the United States’ leadership in space exploration.

From 1971 through 1976, special 40% silver versions were produced for collectors, while copper-nickel clad coins were released for circulation. The 1975–1976 Bicentennial issues feature the dual date “1776–1976” and a Liberty Bell superimposed over the moon, commemorating America’s 200th anniversary. These coins remain popular among collectors for their size, historical relevance, and silver content.

Coin Specifications:

• Graded as MS 66 by NGC / PCGS
• Made from .400 fine silver with a weight of 0.3161 troy oz
• Legal tender of the US Government
• Face value of $1
• Arrives in an official NGC / PCGS holder 
• Obverse: Features a profile image of Dwight Eisenhower along with the year of mintage
• Reverse: Displays a bald eagle landing on the moon along with the denomination. Coins from 1976 will have a bicentennial reverse design, which exhibits the Liberty Bell in the foreground and the moon in the background 

Combining substantial size, silver content, and impressive Mint State preservation, the 1971-1976 Eisenhower 40% Silver Dollar $1 NGC/PCGS MS 66 (Random Year) stands out as a premium-certified modern classic. Its connection to presidential history and the space age, along with its collectible silver composition, makes it a compelling addition to any U.S. silver dollar or certified coin collection.

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