1971 S 1972 S 1973 S 1974 S Eisenhower Ike Silver Dollar BU - 4 Coin Set

Beautiful Eisenhower "Ike" Silver Dollars are a must-have addition to every and all collectors, especially in the numismatic community. Being 40% silver, Eisenhower "Ike" Silver Dollars are amongst the most widely collected graded coins in the numismatic industry due to their precious silver content and historical design. Since these coins are coming up to about 50 years old, quality Eisenhower "Ike" Silver dollars in this grade are becoming harder and harder to find. It is history that you can hold in your hands. With that being said, don't let this opportunity pass you up!

Coin Highlights:

• This Eisenhower "Ike" Silver Dollar contains 0.3162 troy ounce of silver
• The composition of this Eisenhower "Ike" Silver Dollar is 0.400 silver, 0.600 copper
• The mass of this Eisenhower "Ike" Silver Dollar is 24.624 g
• The diameter of this Eisenhower "Ike" Silver Dollar is 38.1 mm (1.5 in)
• Years of minting: 1971-1978

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Eisenhower "Ike" Dollar - Background & Design:

The Eisenhower dollar was a one-dollar coin issued by the United States Mint from 1971 to 1978; it was the first coin of that denomination issued by the Mint since the Peace dollar series ended in 1935. The Peace dollar, the last circulating dollar made of silver, was not struck after 1935, and in most years in the quarter century after that, the bullion value of a silver dollar did not exceed 70 cents. In 1965, because of rises in bullion prices, the Mint began to strike copper-nickel clad coins instead of silver. No dollar coins had been issued in thirty years, but, beginning in 1969, legislators sought to reintroduce a dollar coin into commerce. 

After Eisenhower died that March, there were a number of proposals to honor him with the new coin. While these bills generally commanded wide support, enactment was delayed by a dispute over whether the new coin should be in base metal or 40% silver. In 1970, a compromise was reached to strike the Eisenhower dollar in base metal for circulation, and in 40% silver as a collectible. President Richard Nixon, who had served as vice president under Eisenhower, signed legislation authorizing mintage of the new coin on December 31, 1970.

Although the 40% silver collector's pieces sold well, the new base-metal dollars failed to circulate to any degree, except in and around Nevada casinos, where they took the place of privately issued tokens. There are no dollars dated 1975; coins from that year and from 1976 bear a double date 1776–1976, and a special reverse by Dennis R. Williams in honor of the bicentennial of American independence. Beginning in 1977, the Mint sought to replace the Eisenhower dollar with a smaller-sized piece. Congress authorized the Susan B. Anthony dollar, struck beginning in 1979, but that coin also failed to circulate. Given their modest cost and the short length of the series, complete sets of Eisenhower dollars are inexpensive to assemble and are becoming more popular among coin collectors. Get your investment now!


Eisenhower "Ike" Dollar Grading Scale & Guidelines:

As understood and in relation to condition notes and guidelines, an Eisenhower "Ike" dollar in a Brilliant Uncirculated condition should have no trace of wear. This beautiful coin should have full mint luster but may be noticeably marred by stains, surface marks, or bag abrasions. Get yours today to add to your collection!