There were two major varieties of the 1976 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar – Type 1 (Type I) and Type 2 (Type II). Type 1 features bolder and thicker lettering on the reverse of the coin – also struck in a lower relief. Type 2 features sharper and narrower lettering on the reverse of the coin – struck in a higher relief.
How much does a 1976 silver dollar weigh?
The silver coins weigh 24.59 grams compared to the copper-nickel coins that weigh 22.68 grams. This coin, regardless of condition, is worth at least its weight in silver.
What kind of coin was made in 1976?
The copper-nickel clad dollar coins feature both styles, but the 40 percent 1976 dollars were minted and released only with the Type I design, which was struck in 1975. 11,000,000 uncirculated 1976-S 40 percent silver dollars were minted while 4,000,000 proof versions of the 1776-1976 S silver dollar were produced.
What is on the reverse of a 1976 US dollar?
This coin has a special design on the reverse side of the coin to celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States. The reverse side of the coin features the Liberty Bell along with the moon. The obverse side of the coin features the same design as the Ike dollar series from previous years.
How much is a 1976 half dollar worth?
This coin was produced in both years of 1975 through 1976 so there were no 1975 coins. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1976 Kennedy Half Dollar is Worth $2.11 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.
What kind of lettering is on a 1976 US dollar?
Type I dollars exhibit thick, sans-serif lettering, while the Type II pieces show more refined, serif-style letters. The copper-nickel clad dollar coins feature both styles, but the 40 percent 1976 dollars were minted and released only with the Type I design, which was struck in 1975.
The US also minted the 1776-1976 Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin with no mint mark, the 1776-1976 D Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin, and the 1776-1976 S Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin. It’s relatively easy to tell the difference between the silver clad coins and the copper-nickel clad coins.
Where can I buy a 1976 half dollar?
Coin Info. While you can buy silver bicentennial dollars individually, they are available in special, 3-piece uncirculated and proof sets that were assembled by the United States Mint. These sets include the 1776-1976 quarter and half dollar, which also display special bicentennial-themed designs.
