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1971-S/S $1 Silver, RPM, FS-501 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3161 oz +0.4%
$18.02
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Often referred to as "blue Ikes" because they were issued and mailed in blue envelopes.

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: 298950
Designer: Frank Gasparro
Obverse Designer: Frank Gasparro
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1971
Reverse Designer: Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness: 0.4
Weight (gr): 24.59 gr
Weight (oz): 0.8674 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.3161 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 38.1
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Silver, RPM
Variety 2: FS-501
Coin Date: 1971-S/S
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 6,868,530
Coinage Type: Eisenhower dollar
Coinage Years: 1971-1978
Composition: 40% silver; 60% copper
PCGS #: 396477
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3161 oz +0.4%
$18.02
GSID:298950 PCGS:396477 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 $8,750 $1,234
MS66 $245.00 $1,234
MS65 $1,234 $1,234
MS64 $1,234 $1,234
MS63 $1,234 $1,234
MS62 $1,234 $1,234
MS61 $1,234 $1,234
MS60 $1,234 $1,234
AU58 $1,234 $1,234

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