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This is a clashed obverse die with a sharp clash from the reverse showing at Eisenhower’s throat. The inverted “U” clash shows at the E of WE at the throat.
Obverse Description
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 Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
351893
Designer:
Frank Gasparro
Obverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1978
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR
Weight (gr):
22.68 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Clashed Die Obverse U
Variety 2:
FS-402
Coin Date:
1978
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
25,702,000
Coinage Type:
Eisenhower dollar
Coinage Years:
1971-1978
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
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1978 $1 Clashed Die Obverse U, FS-402 MS
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Eisenhower (Ike) $1 Clad MS [Type]
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Worth: $2 – $792
Eisenhower (Ike) $1 Silver MS [Type]
Worth: $17 – $3,500
1971 $1 MS
Worth: $2 – $10,000
1971-D $1 MS
Worth: $2 – $9,000
1971-S $1 Silver MS
Worth: $17 – $8,000
1971-S $1 Prototype Strike SP
Worth: $270,000 – $270,000
1972 $1 Type 1 MS
Worth: $2 – $2,500
1972 $1 Type 2 MS
Worth: $40 – $7,590
1972 $1 Type 3 MS
Worth: $2 – $2,160
1972-D $1 MS
Worth: $2 – $2,400
1972-S $1 Silver MS
Worth: $17 – $4,000
1973 $1 MS
Worth: $2 – $9,000
1973-D $1 MS
Worth: $2 – $3,000
1973-S $1 Silver MS
Worth: $17 – $6,000
1974 $1 MS
Worth: $2 – $6,000
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