eisenhower-dollar · 1974
1974 eisenhower-dollar Value
A 1974 eisenhower-dollar is worth $1.10 to $4.05 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear.
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About the 1974 eisenhower-dollar
The 1974 Eisenhower dollar is a regular circulation issue, struck in copper-nickel clad copper, weighing 22.68 g, 38.1 mm across, from a design by Frank Gasparro. It was struck at Denver, Philadelphia — 62,832,000 coins in all.
Philadelphia made the fewest at 27,366,000, against 35,466,000 from Denver.
Value chart by grade
| Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 35,466,00035.5M | $1.22 | $1.32 | $1.51 | $1.57 | $2.40 | $2.79 | $3.40 |
| No mint mark | 27,366,00027.4M | $1.10 | $1.59 | $1.65 | $2.20 | $2.32 | $3.12 | $4.05 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
How to identify your 1974 eisenhower-dollar
What if it has already been cleaned?
Still identifies the same — you lose the premium. Don't try to fix it.
Proof and collector versions
Alongside the coins made for circulation, the Mint sold 1 collector version of the 1974 1974 eisenhower-dollar — proofs and special finishes struck at San Francisco and sold directly in sets.These never entered circulation, so if your coin came out of a till or a jar it is not one of them. They carry an S mint mark and a mirror or satin finish that is obvious next to an ordinary coin. The scarcest was struck in 2,617,350.
| Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof | S | 2,617,3502.6M | $6.70 |
What to do with your 1974 eisenhower-dollar
Don't clean it
Leave the surface alone — see the warning above.
Is it worth grading?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. Against a mintage of 62,832,000 and a best circulated value of $4.05, the fee is more than the coin returns. Keep it raw unless it is exceptional or you suspect a variety.
Where to sell
Dealer: fastest, pays least. Auction: best for coins worth $100+. eBay: most buyers, most fees.
Specifications
1 Dollar "Eisenhower Dollar"
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 22.68 g
- Diameter
- 38.1 mm
- Thickness
- 2.58 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Frank Gasparro
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
FAQ
How much is a 1974 Eisenhower dollar worth?
A circulated 1974 Eisenhower dollar is worth $1.10 to $4.05 depending on condition and mint mark.
How many 1974 Eisenhower dollars were made?
About 62,832,000 in total — Denver 35,466,000, Philadelphia 27,366,000.
Are there rare 1974 Eisenhower dollar varieties?
No varieties are catalogued for this date.
What is the S Eisenhower dollar from 1974?
An S mint mark on a 1974 Eisenhower dollar means a collector coin from San Francisco — 1 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. The scarcest was struck in 2,617,350. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 1974 Eisenhower dollar graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date the best circulated examples guide at $4.05, from a mintage of 62,832,000 — the fee is many times what the coin returns, so keep it raw unless you suspect a genuine error.
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