Clad Composition
Detailed information about the coin 1 Dollar 'Eisenhower Dollar' (Silver Collectors' Issue), United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data. There are 381 1971 silver dollar for sale on Etsy, and they cost $355.74 on average. The most common 1971 silver dollar material is metal. The most popular color?
There are two major versions of the 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar - both of them have a silver-clad composition with a 40% silver content. The common version is the 1971 Brilliant Uncirculated silver Eisenhower Dollar (as depicted above) which came in the blue pack/envelope with a blue seal ('Blue Ikes'). These were special mint condition coins sold to collectors.
The other version is the 1971 S Silver Proof Eisenhower Dollar which came in proof sets or brown boxes with a gold eagle seal ('Brown Ikes') - only 4265234 of these mirror-like silver proof coins were produced. An example of the proof version is depicted below:
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) | Uncirculated (MS-60) | Uncirculated (MS-63) | Proof (PR-65) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $18 | $19 |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar (Silver Clad Variety) is Worth $18 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof coins can be worth $19 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
33 items found
- $299.00
or Best OfferSeller: TANINOD2
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: UNC.+PROOF - $14.00
- $13.95Seller: fiveocoinco
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Proof - $14.99
Free Shipping - $19.99
Free Shipping - $15.00
- Seller: mjkcoins
Certification Agency: ICG
Certification Number: 3636380616
Condition: PR69 DCAM - $14.00Seller: OldCoinsNeedNewHome
Condition: Uncirculated Mint Coin - $16.00Seller: OldCoinsNeedNewHome
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Proof - $11.78Seller: AMCoinshop
Condition: BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED - Seller: smittyc09
Condition: Proof - $14.00
- $65.00
or Best Offer
Free ShippingSeller: numismaticnook
Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 35176915
Condition: PR67CAM - $12.00
- $14.00
- Seller: ondahcreek
Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 5861244-001
Condition: Proof 67 Cameo - $15.00
- $15.00
- $50.00
or Best Offer
Free ShippingSeller: AwesomeWorldCoins
Certification Agency: PCGS
Condition: PR-69 DCAM - Seller: coinrat
Condition: Cameo Proof - Seller: coinrat
- Seller: bobscoins
- Seller: 5323essexdr
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Ungraded - Seller: TwinPortsCoins
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated - $12.00
The 1971 Eisenhower silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.
Specifications
Type: Eisenhower Dollar
Year: 1971
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 60% copper, 40% silver
Silver Weight: .3161 oz.
Total Weight: 24.59 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $8.61
The US minted the 1971 S Eisenhower silver dollar as an uncirculated coin and also as a proof coin. Most of the coins minted were proof coins. The mint mark can be found above the date.
Note that not every 1971 Eisenhower dollar is a silver coin. The US also minted the 1971 Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin with no mint mark and also the 1971 D Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin.
It's relatively easy to tell the difference between the silver clad coins and the copper-nickel clad coins. The silver coins will look shinier, and they will also weigh more. The silver coins weigh 24.59 grams compared to the copper-nickel coins that weigh 22.68 grams.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 S | San Francisco | 6,868,530 |
Value
This coin, regardless of condition, is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $8.61 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.23 per ounce.
The standard 1971 silver dollar is worth around $13 in MS 63 choice uncirculated condition. In MS 65 gem uncirculated condition the price rises to around $18.
The 1971 proof silver dollar is worth around $14 in PR 65 condition. There were 4,265,234 proof coins minted.
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Grading System
MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.
1971 Silver Dollar Value
MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.
PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.
Sources:
1971 Silver Dollar Value
See also:
There are two major versions of the 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar - both of them have a silver-clad composition with a 40% silver content. The common version is the 1971 Brilliant Uncirculated silver Eisenhower Dollar (as depicted above) which came in the blue pack/envelope with a blue seal ('Blue Ikes'). These were special mint condition coins sold to collectors.
The other version is the 1971 S Silver Proof Eisenhower Dollar which came in proof sets or brown boxes with a gold eagle seal ('Brown Ikes') - only 4265234 of these mirror-like silver proof coins were produced. An example of the proof version is depicted below:
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) | Uncirculated (MS-60) | Uncirculated (MS-63) | Proof (PR-65) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $18 | $19 |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar (Silver Clad Variety) is Worth $18 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof coins can be worth $19 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $8.6490
33 items found
- $299.00
or Best OfferSeller: TANINOD2
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: UNC.+PROOF - $14.00
- $13.95Seller: fiveocoinco
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Proof - $14.99
Free Shipping - $19.99
Free Shipping - $15.00
- Seller: mjkcoins
Certification Agency: ICG
Certification Number: 3636380616
Condition: PR69 DCAM - $14.00Seller: OldCoinsNeedNewHome
Condition: Uncirculated Mint Coin - $16.00Seller: OldCoinsNeedNewHome
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Proof - $11.78Seller: AMCoinshop
Condition: BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED - Seller: smittyc09
Condition: Proof - $14.00
- $65.00
or Best Offer
Free ShippingSeller: numismaticnook
Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 35176915
Condition: PR67CAM - $12.00
- $14.00
- Seller: ondahcreek
Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 5861244-001
Condition: Proof 67 Cameo - $15.00
- $15.00
- $50.00
or Best Offer
Free ShippingSeller: AwesomeWorldCoins
Certification Agency: PCGS
Condition: PR-69 DCAM - Seller: coinrat
Condition: Cameo Proof - Seller: coinrat
- Seller: bobscoins
- Seller: 5323essexdr
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Ungraded - Seller: TwinPortsCoins
Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated - $12.00
The 1971 Eisenhower silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.
Specifications
Type: Eisenhower Dollar
Year: 1971
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 60% copper, 40% silver
Silver Weight: .3161 oz.
Total Weight: 24.59 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $8.61
The US minted the 1971 S Eisenhower silver dollar as an uncirculated coin and also as a proof coin. Most of the coins minted were proof coins. The mint mark can be found above the date.
Note that not every 1971 Eisenhower dollar is a silver coin. The US also minted the 1971 Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin with no mint mark and also the 1971 D Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin.
It's relatively easy to tell the difference between the silver clad coins and the copper-nickel clad coins. The silver coins will look shinier, and they will also weigh more. The silver coins weigh 24.59 grams compared to the copper-nickel coins that weigh 22.68 grams.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 S | San Francisco | 6,868,530 |
Value
This coin, regardless of condition, is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $8.61 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.23 per ounce.
The standard 1971 silver dollar is worth around $13 in MS 63 choice uncirculated condition. In MS 65 gem uncirculated condition the price rises to around $18.
The 1971 proof silver dollar is worth around $14 in PR 65 condition. There were 4,265,234 proof coins minted.
Click here to search for 1971 silver dollars on Amazon.
Grading System
MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.
1971 Silver Dollar Value
MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.
PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.
Sources:
1971 Silver Dollar Value
See also:
1971 Silver Dollar Rare
1972 Silver Dollar
1973 Silver Dollar
1974 Silver Dollar
