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1973 (S) Silver Eisenhower Dollar

Strike Type
1973 (S) Dollar coin

Coin Details

Year
1973
Denomination
Dollar
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978
Designer
Frank Gasparro/Michael Collins & James Cooper
Mintage
869,400
Composition
Outer layers - 80% Silver, 20% Copper; Center - 79% Copper, 21% Silver
Weight
24.6g
Diameter
38.5mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$1 - $41

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

$17,500 MS69 10-02-2022 eBay

Description

The 1973 (S) Silver Eisenhower Dollar is a dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. With a mintage of 869,400, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 18% of total 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. No business strikes were released into circulation — Eisenhower Dollars were available only in official Mint Sets and collector packaging, making 1973-P and 1973-D scarce. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $41 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 #7414.

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