Design and Specifications of the Ike Dollar

The Eisenhower Dollar, also known as the Ike Dollar, was introduced to honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who passed away in 1969. The reverse design commemorates the Apollo 11 moon landing, linking Eisenhower’s role in establishing NASA to one of America’s greatest achievements.
Weight 22.68 grams
Diameter 38.1 mm
Mint Marks D (Denver), S (San Francisco), P (Philadelphia, no mint mark)
Composition Copper-nickel clad (outer layer 75% copper, 25% nickel; inner core pure copper)
Obverse Design Portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, designed by Frank Gasparro
Reverse Design Apollo 11 mission insignia featuring an eagle landing on the moon, designed by Frank Gasparro
Years of Minting 1971-1978

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of Eisenhower Dollars significantly impacts their value, with uncirculated and proof specimens commanding higher premiums. Some notable errors, such as the 1972 Type 2 High Relief variety, can greatly increase a coin’s rarity and value. Additionally, silver-clad versions (40% silver) minted for collectors are generally more valuable than their copper-nickel counterparts.
1973-S Proof 2,760,339 minted; popular among collectors
1971-S Silver Proof 4,265,234 minted; sought after for its 40% silver composition
1972 Type 2 High Relief Unknown mintage; considered rare due to die variety
1776-1976 Bicentennial Issues Variable mintages; special design commemorating U.S. Bicentennial

Explore Ike Dollar Values by Year

1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1977 1978

Most Valuable Ike Dollar

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
1971-S Dollar Silver (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $110.00 –
1976 Dollar Type 1 (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $4.00 –
1974 Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1977 Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1972 Dollar Type 2 (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $82.00 –
1971-S Dollar Silver, DCAM (Proof) $10.00 – $11.00 –
1978-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1976-S Dollar Silver (Regular Strike) $13.00 – $15.00 –
1972-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1971-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1978 Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1972 Dollar Type 3 (Regular Strike) $5.00 – $25.00 –
1971 Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1974-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1976 Dollar Type 2 (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $4.00 –
1977-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1973-S Dollar Silver (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $12.00 –
1976 Dollar No S Type 2 – Silver (Proof) – $850,000.00
1973 Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1972-S Dollar Silver, DCAM (Proof) $10.00 – $11.00 –
1972-S Dollar Silver (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $12.00 –
1972 Dollar Type 1 (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1976-D Dollar Type 1 (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $4.00 –
1974-S Dollar Silver, DCAM (Proof) – $15.00 – $700.00
1976-D Dollar Type 2 (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $4.00 –
1974-S Dollar Silver (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $12.00 –
1973-S Dollar Silver, DCAM (Proof) $12.00 – $14.00 –
1976-S Dollar Silver, DCAM (Proof) – $14.00 – $1,450.00
1977-S Dollar, DCAM (Proof) $1.00 – $5.00 –
1974-S Dollar Clad, DCAM (Proof) $1.00 – $5.00 –
1972-S Dollar Silver (Proof) – $7.00 – $26.00
1971-S Dollar Silver (Proof) – $9.00 – $22.00
1978-S Dollar, DCAM (Proof) $1.00 – $5.00 –
1973-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $1.00 – $45.00 –
1971-D Dollar Friendly Eagle FS-901 Type 1 Reverse RDV-006 (Regular Strike) $11.00 – $36.00 –
1971-S Dollar Silver Peg Leg FS-401 (Regular Strike) $11.00 – $40.00 –
1973-S Dollar Silver (Proof) – $4.00 – $21.00
1971-S/S Dollar Silver RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike) $11.00 – $18.00 –
1971-S Dollar Silver, CAM (Proof) – $10.00 – $35.00
1971-S Dollar Silver David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $110.00
1971-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-103 (015.8) (Proof) – $25.00 – $400.00
1971-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-103 (015.8), CAM (Proof) – $30.00 – $3,000.00
1971-S Dollar Silver, DDO FS-103, DCAM (Proof) – $125.00 – $6,000.00
1971-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-106 (Proof) – $25.00 – $450.00
1971-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-106, CAM (Proof) – $50.00 – $375.00
1971-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-106, DCAM (Proof) – $60.00 – $800.00
1971-S Dollar Silver DDR FS-801, CAM (Proof) – $35.00 – $900.00
1971-S Dollar Silver DDR FS-801, DCAM (Proof) – $150.00 – $8,500.00
1972-S Dollar Silver, CAM (Proof) – $8.00 – $32.00
1972-S Dollar Silver David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $110.00
1972-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-101 (Proof) – $35.00 – $225.00
1972-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof) – $40.00 – $325.00
1972-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-101, DCAM (Proof) – $45.00 – $6,500.00
1973-S Dollar Clad, DCAM (Proof) $1.00 – $5.00 –
1973-S Dollar Clad David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $90.00
1973-S Dollar Clad Miles Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $60.00
1973-S Dollar Silver, CAM (Proof) – $5.00 – $30.00
1973-S Dollar Silver David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $170.00
1973-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof) – $12.00 – $200.00
1973-S Dollar Silver DDO FS-101, DCAM (Proof) – $15.00 – $7,500.00
1974-S Dollar Clad David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $80.00
1974-S Dollar Silver, CAM (Proof) – $12.00 – $34.00
1974-S Dollar Silver David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $130.00
1976-S Dollar Clad Type 1, CAM (Proof) – $4.00 – $24.00
1976-S Dollar Clad Type 1, DCAM (Proof) $6.00 –
1976-S Dollar Clad Type 2, CAM (Proof) – $4.00 – $24.00
1976-S Dollar Clad Type 2, DCAM (Proof) $6.00 –
1976-S Dollar Clad Type 1 David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $180.00
1976-S Dollar Clad Type 2 Miles Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $22.00 – $60.00
1976-S Dollar Clad Type 2 David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $90.00
1976-S Dollar Silver, CAM (Proof) – $14.00 – $28.00
1976-S Dollar Silver David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $110.00
1976-S Dollar Silver Miles Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $24.00 – $60.00
1977-S Dollar David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $60.00
1977-S Dollar Miles Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $57.00
1978-S Dollar Miles Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $50.00 – $750.00
1978-S Dollar David Hall Signature, DCAM (Proof) – $60.00
1972 Dollar Type 2 FS-901 (Regular Strike) $10.00 – $80.00 –

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