1971-1976 40% Silver Eisenhower Dollar BU (Random Year)

Bring home a bold piece of American numismatic history with the 1971–1976 40% Silver Eisenhower Dollar BU (Random Year). Struck at the San Francisco Mint in limited numbers, these hefty silver dollars contain 40% silver with an actual silver weight of 0.3161 troy ounces. Each coin is presented in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, preserving sharp design details and bright luster. With their large size and patriotic themes, these coins bridge the era of silver dollars with modern U.S. history.

The Eisenhower Dollar series, launched in 1971, was the first U.S. dollar coin issued since the Peace Dollar in 1935. Its obverse, by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro, honors President Dwight D. Eisenhower—a World War II hero and the nation’s 34th president. The reverse (1971–1974) features the Apollo 11 mission insignia, depicting an eagle landing on the Moon with an olive branch in its talons, symbolizing peace and space exploration. For the nation’s bicentennial (1975–1976), a special dual-dated reverse designed by Dennis R. Williams replaced the Apollo motif, showcasing the Liberty Bell set against the Moon. This historical pairing captured America’s revolutionary roots alongside its space-age triumphs.

• Silver Content: 40% silver (.400 fineness)
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.3161 troy oz
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Mint: U.S. Mint – San Francisco (“S” mintmark)
• Denomination: $1 USD, legal tender
• Obverse: Portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower with inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and date.
• Reverse: (1971–1974) Apollo 11 eagle landing on the Moon. (1975–1976) Bicentennial design with the Liberty Bell and Moon, dual-dated 1776–1976.

The 1971–1976 40% Silver Eisenhower Dollar BU (Random Year) offers more than silver value—it represents an era defined by leadership, patriotism, and America’s reach for the stars. Collectors admire these large silver dollars for their size, artistry, and relatively low mintages compared to other modern coins.

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