1971-1978 Eisenhower Dollar Set (7Pcs) UNC/PR

First issued in 1971, the coin commemorates the Apollo 11 moon landing (1969) and President Dwight Eisenhower (the 34th President and Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in World War II), replacing the long-dormant US dollar coin.

This coin is the first US dollar coin to commemorate the moon landing and a president, bearing witness to the space race and national glory.

Obverse:

The obverse features a detailed portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, designed by Frank Gasparro. The inscription "LIBERTY" and the year of minting are prominently displayed.

Reverse:

• Regular Edition (1971-1974, 1977-1978):
  Adapted Apollo 11 emblem: A bald eagle clutching an olive branch lands on the lunar surface, with the silhouette of Earth in the background, symbolizing the achievement of the moon landing.
• 1976 Bicentennial Edition:
  Liberty Bell and Moon: The bell, with its cracks clearly visible, is superimposed on the moon, with the inscription "1776-1976".

Dwight David Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American politician and military strategist, serving as the 34th President of the United States.

He possessed exceptional organizational and leadership skills, excelling in planning and coordination, decisive in command, and effective in handling affairs. He made significant contributions to the victory in the war against fascism. He was the second U.S. president, after Grant, to be a professional soldier. He brought eight years of stability and prosperity to post-war American society.

Item specifics

• Year: 1971-1978
• Coin: Eisenhower
• Mint: San Francisco
• Diameter: 38.50 mm
• Grade: UNC
• Weight: 24.59 grams/22.70 grams

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