USA 1 dollar Eisenhower Dollar Eagle 1973
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 203 |
| Mintage | 2,000,056 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel plated Copper |
| thickness | 2 mm |
| diameter | 38.1 mm |
| weight | 22.68 g |
Obverse:
Head of state
Description:
Dwight D. Eisenhower (34th President of the USA)
Creators:
Frank Gasparro (FG)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Space
Description:
Eagle
Creators:
Frank Gasparro (FG)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
In 1973, Philadelphia and Denver Eisenhower dollars were only released in mint sets sold at a premium to collectors. Due to this, the mintage was vastly lower than the 1972 issue. Two million were struck, but nearly a quarter million of those were destroyed by the mint when they went unsold.Read More
