1971-S Silver Dollar MS Values

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Silver Ikes, Blue Packaging (1971–1974)

1971-S Silver Dollar MS Values

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1971-S Silver Dollar MS Values

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From 1971-1974 the U.S. Government issued mint state Eisenhower dollars, struck in silver, in singular packaging with blue envelopes, commonly referred to as "Blue Ikes" by collectors.

Basic Information

GSID:

85101

Coin Date:

1971-S

Denomination:

S$1 / Dollar

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Mintage:

6,868,530

Coinage Type:

Eisenhower Dollar

Coinage Years:

1971-1974

Composition:

Silver

Mint Mark:

S

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Silver

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.4

Weight:

24.59 gr

Weight:

0.3161 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

38.1 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Frank Gasparo

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1971, S

Obverse Designer:

Frank Gasparo

Reverse Designer:

Frank Gasparo

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