1976 (S) Eisenhower Dollar - 250th Anniversary Mel Wacks 17 Counterstamp
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$89 MS66 02-02-2022 eBay
Description
A dollar from the San Francisco Mint, the 1976 (S) Eisenhower Dollar - 250th Anniversary Mel Wacks 17 Counterstamp belongs to the Bicentennial Coins 1976 series. 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 the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $43 depending on grade and condition. Struck in silver, weighing 22.68 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #890361.
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