The bust truncation reveals Gasparro’s elevated “FG” initials. Eisenhower (as President), with the subject gazing to the left.

Eisenhower, a well-known war hero who later served as president, Congress had the opportunity to respond to the sector’s needs.Īlthough Congress ultimately agreed to employ the same copper-nickel (Cu-Ni) clad composition as the dime and quarter dollar, director of the United States Mint Mary Brooks had pushed for the money to be struck in silver.įrank Gasparro’s portrayal of Dwight D. A replacement for the silver dollars that had been used to power tens of thousands of slot machines, however, had to be found fast by the gaming industry.ĭue to this “need” and the recent passing of Dwight D. The general public’s desire for a dollar coin was hardly noticeable at the start of the 1970s. They have the dual date of '1776-1976'.What Makes A 1977 Eisenhower Dollar Valuable? Minting of the Bicentennial coins began in 1975 and continued throughout 1976. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR separated by two stars surrounds.

The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM appears to the lower right. Liberty Bell superimposed in front of the moon. President Dwight Eisenhower facing left, with LIBERTY above and IN GOD WE TRUST to the lower left and the dual date 1776-1976 at the bottom.

The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR at the border. President Dwight Eisenhower facing left, with LIBERTY above and IN GOD WE TRUST to the lower left and the date at the bottom.Įagle holding an olive branch, landing on the moon, with the earth in the background with 13 stars in the field. Silver: Outer layers: 80% silver and 20% copper Ĭore: 20.9% silver and 79.1% copper (total: 40% silver)Ġ.0000 Troy Ounces (does not contain any gold)Ĭlad: 0.0000 Troy Ounces (does not contain any silver) Silver: 0.3162 Troy OuncesĠ.0000 Troy Ounces (does not contain any platinum) Ike Dollar)Ībove the '7' in the date on the obverse.Ĭlad: Outside: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel Core: 100% Copper

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