Overview

Issued by the United States Mint in 1974, this 1 Dollar copper-nickel clad coin commemorates 34th U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and honors the historic 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Denomination: 1 Dollar (Eisenhower / Ike Dollar)
• Year / Mint: 1974-D (Denver Mint)
• Material: Copper-Nickel Clad
• Condition: Circulated / Fine – Authentic aged surfaces, distinct profile portrait of Eisenhower, and clear Apollo 11 eagle reverse motif.
• Obverse (Front): Left-facing profile portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, designed by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro, inscribed with “LIBERTY”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, the “D” mint mark, and issue date “1974”.
• Reverse (Back): Adapted from the official Apollo 11 mission patch designed by astronaut Michael Collins, featuring an American bald eagle holding an olive branch in its talons as it alights on the lunar surface, with planet Earth visible above, 13 stars, and legends reading “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “ONE DOLLAR”.

Collector Value:

A classic large-format U.S. dollar coin representing a key era in American space exploration and presidential numismatics.