The value of a one-dollar bicentennial coin can vary depending on several factors, primarily its condition, mint mark, and whether it’s a clad or silver version.
- Circulated, clad coins: Most Eisenhower bicentennial dollars found in circulation are made of copper-nickel clad and are worth close to their face value of $1.
- Uncirculated or proof clad coins: In pristine, uncirculated condition, some clad coins, particularly those with a Denver (D) mint mark or designated as Type 2, can fetch prices between $1.05 and $1.50 according to the NGC Price Guide as of August 2025. Some rarer, high-grade examples can command higher prices, potentially reaching into the thousands of dollars, according to PCGS.
- Silver coins: Bicentennial dollars minted at the San Francisco Mint (S mint mark) can be 40% silver and carry a higher value, especially if they are proof or uncirculated. As of August 2025, a circulated 1776-1976 S SILVER Eisenhower Dollar is worth between $12.75 and $14, while pristine, uncirculated examples can sell for as much as $7000.
- Rare varieties and errors: Some Eisenhower bicentennial dollars are considered rare due to mint errors or unique variations. One notable example is the 1976-S “No-S” proof Ike, a 40% silver coin lacking the “S” mint mark, which sold for over $850,000 in a 2008 auction. Other error coins, such as double dies, can also be valuable.
- Circulated coins: Most Susan B. Anthony bicentennial dollars (minted 1979-1981 and 1999) are common and are typically worth close to their face value.
- Uncirculated and proof coins: Uncirculated and proof versions, particularly those with low mintage figures or rare variations like the 1979-P Wide Rim variety, can be more valuable. The 1979-P Wide Rim variety in uncirculated condition can reach up to $1900. Some rare examples have sold for tens of thousands of dollars.
- Condition: The condition of the coin is a crucial factor. Coins in uncirculated or proof condition with minimal signs of wear or damage will generally command higher prices than circulated coins.
- Mint Mark: The mint mark indicates where the coin was minted (P for Philadelphia, D for Denver, S for San Francisco). Certain mint marks, like those on the 40% silver Eisenhower dollars, can increase a coin’s value.
- Rarity: Coins with lower mintage figures or unique errors tend to be scarcer and more valuable to collectors.
If you believe you have a potentially valuable bicentennial dollar coin, especially one that appears to be in excellent condition or has a unique feature like a mint error, it is best to have it professionally appraised by a reputable coin dealer or numismatist to determine its exact value.
Is a bicentennial $1 coin worth anything?
1776-1976 S SILVER Eisenhower Dollar Value
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $12.75 and $14.
How to tell type 1 and type 2 1776-1976 bicentennial dollars apart?
Type 1 – The reverse lettering, including the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and “ONE DOLLAR” have a blockier, sans-serif appearance. Type 2 – Reverse lettering is refined with serifs that much more closely resemble the lettering style ordinarily seen on the obverse of the Eisenhower Dollar.