View All 1976 Eisenhower Dollar (Bicentennial)

1976 (D) Type 2 Eisenhower Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1976

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Bicentennial Coins 1976

Designer

Frank Gasparro/Michael Collins & James Cooper

Mintage

82,179,564

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

Weight

22.7g

Diameter

38.5mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$1 - $7.29

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

$5,060 MS62 01-03-2006 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The 1976 (D) Type 2 Eisenhower Dollar, struck at the Denver Mint, is part of the Bicentennial Coins 1976 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 82.2 million examples, making this ranked 4th of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 35% 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. Dual-dated 1776-1976 with a special Liberty Bell superimposed on the Moon reverse. Two varieties exist: Type I (bold sans-serif lettering) and Type II (thinner serif lettering). No coins bear a 1975 date. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $7 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 #7421.