The value of a 1776-1976 Eisenhower dollar coin depends on several factors:
- Composition:
– Most 1776-1976 Eisenhower dollars are made of a copper-nickel clad composition and were intended for circulation.
– Some 1776-1976 coins were struck in 40% silver as special collector’s versions and were not released for general circulation.
– You can often identify the silver clad versions by a lack of a mint mark or an “S” mint mark.
- Condition: Coins in better condition (uncirculated or proof) are generally more valuable than circulated coins.
- Mint Mark: The presence and location of a mint mark (or lack thereof) can influence the value.
- Type: 1776-1976 coins came in two main types, distinguished by the lettering on the reverse (Type 1 with bolder letters and Type 2 with thinner letters).
- Circulated copper-nickel clad: Typically worth between $1.05 and $1.50.
- Circulated 40% silver (e.g., San Francisco mint): Worth between $12.75 and $14.
- Uncirculated copper-nickel clad (e.g., 1776-1976 D TYPE 2): Can sell for as much as $7500 in pristine, uncirculated condition.
- Uncirculated 40% silver (e.g., 1776-1976 S SILVER): Can sell for as much as $7000 in pristine, uncirculated condition.
Note: These values are general guides. Specific coin features like toning or errors can also affect the value. It is recommended to have your coin professionally graded for a more precise valuation. You can find more detailed information and recent market values on reputable coin-grading websites like NGC.
How much is a one dollar coin worth in 1776-1976?
Good point! According to the NGC Price Guide, as of July 2025, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $12 and $13.25. However, on the open market 1776-1976 S SILVER Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $7000.
What makes 1776 to 1976 valuable?
Great question! But the 1776-1976 bicentennial quarter is different. This coin is about the spirit of the whole nation. It was a coin for the 200th anniversary of the United States’ independence. This piece represents possibilities for collectors, as there are bicentennial quarter errors and mint marks that can be rather expensive.