1974 Eisenhower Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
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
$8,900 MS67 02-01-2023 eBay
Description
The 1974 Eisenhower Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a dollar in the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. With a mintage of 27.4 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 37% 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. The final year of the standard Eisenhower reverse before the Bicentennial design. The 1974-D with an "Ike" mintage of 45.5 million is the most commonly circulated date. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $9 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 22.7 grams, 38.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7415.
External References
Error Varieties(3)
1974 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1974 Variety WMDO-001
1974 Variety WMHR-001
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