The “E Pluribus Unum” motto appears on the reverse of the 1978 Eisenhower dollar coin . The value of a 1978 Eisenhower dollar coin can vary significantly depending on its condition and the presence or absence of a mint mark.
In circulated condition, a 1978 Eisenhower dollar is typically worth close to its face value, around $1.05 to $1.50. However, coins in pristine, uncirculated condition, especially those with higher Mint State (MS) grades, can fetch significantly higher prices. For example,
- A Gem Uncirculated (MS65) 1978 Eisenhower dollar can be worth around $26.
- An MS66-rated 1978 Eisenhower dollar with a “D” mint mark is valued at about $215.
- An MS67 (finest graded) 1978 Eisenhower dollar without a mint mark can be worth up to $7,500.
- An MS67 1978 Eisenhower dollar with a “D” mint mark is considered extremely rare and can be worth up to $7,750.
The 1978 Eisenhower dollar was the final year of issue before the introduction of the smaller Susan B. Anthony dollar. The Philadelphia Mint produced 25,702,000 of these coins without a mint mark. The Denver Mint struck over 33 million coins with a “D” mint mark. The San Francisco Mint produced over 3.1 million proof coins with an “S” mint mark. High-grade examples of 1978 Eisenhower dollars can be difficult to locate, particularly those in MS66 and MS67 grades, [according to PCGS CoinFacts].
Are e pluribus unum coins worth anything?
Rare dates for the coin are: 1885-CC, 1889-CC, 1893-S, 1894, 1895, 1895-S, 1903-O; Scarce dates are: Any “CC” Carson City mint coin, 1893, 1893-O, 1895-O. In average circulated condition the coins sell for between $20 and $35. In average uncirculated condition they sell for $30 to $50.
What makes a 1978 silver dollar rare?
Good point! The 1978 Eisenhower dollar is composed of a copper-nickel-clad structure, not real silver. The Eisenhower Silver Dollars were struck in Philadelphia, Denver (D), and San Francisco (S). Most circulated 1978 dollars are worth face value, but high-grade mint state or error coins can fetch hundreds to thousands of dollars.