1971-S Silver One Dollar MS Values

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Melt: $26.64 (0.3161 oz Silver)

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1971-S Silver One Dollar MS Values

Details

Often referred to as "blue Ikes" because they were issued and mailed in blue envelopes.

down This coin is made of 40% silver; 60% copper and has a current melt value of $26.64

Obverse: Bold portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower, facing left, with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST in front of the President's neck. The word LIBERTY is centered on the top periphery and the date at the bottom. Mint mark, if any, is positioned just below the bust.

Reverse: A flying eagle, clutching olive branches, appears to be landing on the cratered moon, with the earth seen in the background. 13 stars surround the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR framing the periphery.

Basic Information

GSID:

7924

Coin Date:

1971-S

Denomination:

$1 / One Dollar

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Mintage:

6,868,530

Coinage Type:

Eisenhower dollar

Coinage Years:

1971-1978

Composition:

40% silver; 60% copper

Mint Mark:

S

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Silver

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.4

Weight:

24.59 gr

Weight:

0.8674 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.3161 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

38.1 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Frank Gasparo

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1971, S

Obverse Designer:

Frank Gasparo

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR

Reverse Designer:

Frank Gasparo

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