1971 D $1 MS | Coin Explorer (2024)

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1971 D Eisenhower Dollar Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2024, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1971 in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.50. However, on the open market 1971 D Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $2350.

Some varieties of the 1971 Eisenhower dollar were produced in smaller quantities, making them rarer and often more valuable. For example, the silver uncirculated coins had a lower mintage compared to the circulation strike coins.

1971 S SILVER Eisenhower Dollar Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of June 2024, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1971 S in circulated condition is worth between $10.25 and $11.50. However, on the open market 1971 S SILVER Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $6250.

The 1976 Type 2 "No S" Silver Proof Eisenhower Dollar is one of America's great mystery coins! It is a 1976 proof Bicentennial dollar lacking the "S" mintmark for San Francisco, and was discovered at a Woodward & Lathrup department store in the Washington, D.C. area in 1977.

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2024, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1971 in circulated condition is worth between $0.60 and $0.75. However, on the open market 1971 D Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $3100.

If your Ike dollar has an “S” mint mark on the obverse, it is silver clad, or 40% silver. You can also check the edge of the coin for a silver stripe. If you find one, you most likely have a 40% silver, or silver clad Eisenhower dollar.

Values can vary significantly for this coin, which celebrates both the moon landing and one of America's most celebrated Presidents. To determine Eisenhower Dollar values, take a look at your coin's year, mint mark, rarity, errors, and condition.

The dot under the neck of Eisenhower is the mint mark. The photo is blurred but yours looks like a 'D' for Denver mint. Denver mint coins are not solid silver and have a resale value in average condition of $3-$5. If the mint mark is an 'S' it was minted in San Francisco and is silver and worth around $25.

The absence of the mintmark makes the 1976 No S Proof Eisenhower Silver Dollar one of the rarest modern coin varieties there is. It is valued at $850,000, making it the most valuable Eisenhower Silver Dollar known to exist.

Are Kennedy half dollars worth anything? ›

The Kennedy half dollar coin from pre-1975 is worth between $10 and $1,500+, depending on condition and rarity. The key aspect of the coin that causes the difference in worth is whether the print of Kennedy has "accented hair" above his ear or not.

As a 40% silver-clad coin, the melt value of an Eisenhower dollar is significantly lower than that of a Morgan or Peace dollar. The typical range of prices that one will see a 1971-S sell for on eBay is between $8 and $17, depending on the professionalism of the listing.

Mint issued two different varieties for the 1976-D Eisenhower Dollars. The Type 1 has thicker letters on the reverse, while the Type 2 has thinner letters on the reverse. The difference is most notable on the letters "United States of America" and "One Dollar." Both varieties are common up to about MS65 grades.

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of June 2024, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 D in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.50. However, on the open market 1776-1976 D TYPE 2 Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $7500.

These Silver Ikes were special Mint issues that were released in sealed plastic in blue US Mint envelopes, and so have become popularly known as "Blue Pack" Ikes, or "Blue Ikes". It will include all of the original US Mint packaging.

Inspect the Edge of Your Coins

If you can see a copper stripe, then the coin is clad. A more subdued silver stripe with faint traces of copper could mean that the coin is 40% silver. The only U.S. silver coins minted for general circulation that contain 40% silver are Kennedy half dollars minted from 1965 – 1970.

Due to their 95% copper content, all 1971 US pennies are worth more than their face value, typically 2 cents. There are a number of collectible ones, with the most valuable at $11,000. It is exceedingly unlikely that the penny you have is worth more than two cents.