Ike Dollar
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Spanning 1971 to 1978, the Ike Dollar catalog contains 35 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1973-S Ike Dollar at just 1,013,646 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1971 Ike Dollar at up to $13,000 in top grade.
Ike Dollar · All Strikes Mintage by Year
Peak 243MCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
About the Ike Dollar
The Ike Dollar is a United States coin minted between 1971 and 1978 and is named after former US President Dwight Eisenhower. The inspiration for the coin's design was the memorial to Eisenhower in Washington, DC. The obverse design of the coin features a portrait of Eisenhower facing toward the right and is inscribed "Liberty," "In God We Trust," and the year of minting. The reverse of the coin features an eagle with a shield, with a stylized olive branch and three arrows in the talons, and the words "United States of America" and "E Pluribus Unum." The value of the coin is one dollar.
The Ike Dollar was minted in both a proof and a circulating version. The proof version has a frosted image and a higher value than the circulating version. Collectors of coins can purchase individual coins or sets of these coins. Sets contain both the proof and circulating version of the coins. The coins come in a variety of metals and finishes, including copper-nickel clad, silver alloy, and copper-nickel clad proof. These coins are highly sought-after by collectors and their value has increased significantly over the years.
The Ike Dollar was the first coin to depict an American president on the obverse side since the Half Dollar featuring President John F. Kennedy was discontinued in 1964. These coins are now highly valuable to collectors, with some coins selling for hundreds of dollars.
The Ike Dollar is an important part of US numismatic history and the iconic design is an enduring testament to the legacy of President Dwight Eisenhower. The coins are a popular item among coin enthusiasts and their value to collectors is ever-increasing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Ike Dollar minted?
- The Ike Dollar was minted by United States from 1971 to 1978.
- How many Ike Dollar coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 741,556,153 Ike Dollar coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the Ike Dollar?
- Ike Dollar coins were struck with the following mintmarks: D, S. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the Ike Dollar made of?
- The Ike Dollar is made of copper-nickel clad copper, weighs 22.68 grams, and measures 38.1 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Ike Dollar worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $13,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.