eisenhower-dollar · 1976
1976 eisenhower-dollar Value
A 1976 eisenhower-dollar is worth $1.13 to $4.55 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear.
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About the 1976 eisenhower-dollar
The 1976 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 Philadelphia, Denver — 220,565,274 coins in all.
Denver made the fewest at 103,228,274, against 117,337,000 from Philadelphia.
Value chart by grade
| Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No mint mark | 113,318,000113.3M | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | $2.14 | $2.35 | $3.14 | $4.53 |
| D | 82,179,56482.2M | $1.13 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.99 | $2.22 | $2.32 | $3.48 |
| D | 21,048,71021M | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $2.88 | $2.88 | $3.34 | $4.31 |
| No mint mark | 4,019,0004M | $2.42 | $2.42 | $2.42 | $2.42 | $2.74 | $4.11 | $4.55 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
How to identify your 1976 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 2 collector versions of the 1976 1976 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 2,845,450.
| Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - Thin Lettering Proof | S | 4,149,7304.1M | $7.29 |
| Type 1 - Block Lettering Proof | S | 2,845,4502.8M | $8.03 |
What to do with your 1976 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 220,565,274 and a best circulated value of $4.55, 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 Denver, United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of San Francisco
1 Dollar "Eisenhower Dollar" (Bicentennial)
- 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 1976 Eisenhower dollar worth?
A circulated 1976 Eisenhower dollar is worth $1.13 to $4.55 depending on condition and mint mark.
How many 1976 Eisenhower dollars were made?
About 220,565,274 in total — Philadelphia 117,337,000, Denver 103,228,274.
Are there rare 1976 Eisenhower dollar varieties?
No varieties are catalogued for this date.
What is the S Eisenhower dollar from 1976?
An S mint mark on a 1976 Eisenhower dollar means a collector coin from San Francisco — 2 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. The scarcest was struck in 2,845,450. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 1976 Eisenhower dollar graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date the best circulated examples guide at $4.55, from a mintage of 220,565,274 — the fee is many times what the coin returns, so keep it raw unless you suspect a genuine error.
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