1976 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar - America's Last Large Dollar Coin in Collector's Holder
Relive America's 200th birthday with this 1976 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar, dubbed America's last large dollar coin, encased in a patriotic collector's holder celebrating its historical significance from 1971-1978. This copper-nickel clad U.S. dollar coin features President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse, honoring the WWII hero and 34th president, while the reverse showcases the Liberty Bell superimposed on the moon, commemorating the nation's independence and Apollo 11 moon landing. Imagine this bicentennial dollar minted amid nationwide celebrations, parades, and fireworks, symbolizing freedom and progress during a time of post-Vietnam reflection and energy crises. As the final large-size dollar struck for circulation without silver content, this vintage U.S. mint piece offers numismatic charm and educational value—essential for collectors of American bicentennial memorabilia and Eisenhower series coins.
- Country: United States
- Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad (Outer layers: 75% Copper 25% Nickel; Core: 100% Copper; Overall: 91.67% Copper 8.33% Nickel)
- Denomination: 1 Dollar
- Mintage: Varies by variety (1976 Philadelphia Bicentennial Clad: Approximately 117,337,000 for Type 1 and Type 2 combined; no specific breakdown, common date with no key varieties or errors visible)
- Weight: 0.800 oz / 22.68 g
- Dimensions: Diameter 38.1 mm, Thickness 2.58 mm
- Lettering and Edging: Reeded edge; Obverse: "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "1776-1976"; Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "ONE DOLLAR"
- Coin Designer and Design: Frank Gasparro - Obverse: Dwight D. Eisenhower portrait; Reverse: Liberty Bell and Moon (Bicentennial design)
Condition - (Uncirculated with strong luster, sharp details, and minimal handling marks; appears to be in mint state condition, no mint mark indicating Philadelphia strike, no visible errors or varieties beyond standard bicentennial issue) - See Pictures
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