1776-1976 S SILVER $1 MS | Coin Explorer (2024)

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How much is a 1776 to 1976 silver dollar worth? ›

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of June 2024, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $9.75 and $11. However, on the open market 1776-1976 S SILVER Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $7000.

Jaime Hernandez: The 1976 (Type 2) Proof Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar coin without an "S" mint mark is probably the rarest non-error modern coin in existence. All other known 1976 Bicentennial Proof Eisenhower dollars bear an "S" mint mark as they were all produced at the San Francisco Mint.

In 1970, a compromise was reached to strike the Eisenhower dollar in base metal for circulation, and in 40% silver as a collectible.

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.

Mint State Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollars were struck on clad planchets at the Denver Mint in 1976. Somehow, a 40% Silver planchet was accidentally mixed with the clad planchets resulting in a Silver Bicentennial Ike Dollar.

More expensive coins at higher grades are 1971-1974 Type 1; 1972 Type 2; and 1976 Type 1. In addition, most MS67 and finer copper-nickel clad dollars–and MS69 silver-copper clad dollars–are very expensive.

Look for a Silver or Copper Stripe

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.

It features a portrait of Dwight Eisenhower facing left. The legend Liberty is above his head and the motto In God We Trust is below his chin. The dates 1776 and 1976 are at the bottom with a dot between them. The S Mint Mark is above 1976, under Eisenhower's neckline.

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.

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.

Do banks have Eisenhower silver dollars? ›

For Eisenhower dollars, you'd probably have to go to a collector. While they remain legal tender, most have been removed from circulation by collectors. Most likely you would need to go to a coin shop. Banks have the metal dollars, but they aren't really collectible.

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of June 2024, a Washington Quarter from 1776-1976 in circulated condition is worth between $0.30 and $0.85. However, on the open market 1776-1976 D Quarters in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $6000.

The date 1776-1976 is cradled at the bottom of the coin, while the national motto IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed in a straight line above the year but divided by the sharp truncation of Kennedy's neck. The mint mark “D” is found on the right side of the point of this truncation.

On average, a Susan B Anthony coin that has been previously circulated is worth about $1.05-$1.35. Since they were originally $1 coins, they have only increased slightly in numismatic value. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. A coin in pristine, uncirculated condition can sell for up to $1950.