1971 (S) Silver Eisenhower Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1971

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978

Designer

Frank Gasparro/Michael Collins & James Cooper

Mintage

6,868,530

Composition

Outer layers - 80% Silver, 20% Copper; Center - 79% Copper, 21% Silver

Weight

24.6g

Diameter

38.5mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$1 - $39

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$6,900 MS68 03-08-2012 Heritage Auctions

Description

Part of the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series, the 1971 (S) Silver Eisenhower Dollar is a dollar from the San Francisco Mint. With a mintage of 6.9 million, this is a scarce issue — ranked 3rd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 5% of production. The obverse features Dwight D. Eisenhower facing left and the reverse displays an eagle landing on the moon with an olive branch in its talons, commemorating the Apollo 11 lunar landing. First year of the Eisenhower Dollar, the last large-size U.S. dollar coin. The 40% silver San Francisco issue was sold in "blue pack" (uncirculated) and "brown pack" (proof) packaging. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $39 depending on grade and condition. Struck in outer layers - 80% silver, 20% copper; center - 79% copper, 21% silver, weighing 24.6 grams, 38.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7408.