1971-S Peg Leg Dollar Variety. There aren’t any pirates involved with this interesting Eisenhower dollar variety, but some “RRRrrrrrrrrrrrrr” does prominently feature on this rare error coin! The 1971-S Peg Leg dollar shows a missing serif on the lower left. The 1971 Eisenhower Dollar (Buy on eBay) was the first year of issue for the series. This release also represented the first dollar coin issued by the United States Mint since 1935, when the previous Peace Dollar series concluded. The 1971 Eisenhower Dollar (Buy on eBay) was the first year of issue for the series. This release also represented the first dollar coin issued by the United States Mint since 1935, when the previous Peace Dollar series concluded. Trial strikes for the new dollar were prepared at the Philadelphia Mint on January 25, 1971.
Clad Composition
- USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1971 Eisenhower Dollar is Worth $6.32 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin).
- Detailed information about the coin 1 Dollar 'Eisenhower Dollar' (Silver Collectors' Issue), United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data.
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) | Uncirculated (MS-60) | Uncirculated (MS-63) | Proof (PR-65) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $6.32 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1971 Eisenhower Dollar is Worth $6.32 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $0.2003
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Condition: AU55 - Seller: HarrysStuff
Condition: AU58 - $3.75Seller: AZATTIC4U
Certification Agency: Other
Certification Number: RAW
Condition: EF - $3.95
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Condition: BU & Proof - Seller: coinrat
Condition: Uncirculated - PLEASE Compare this coin to the ones on Ebay belowSeller: Picasso2015
Certification Agency: ANACS
Certification Number: 6122711
Condition: MS-65 - Seller: stanc
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Certification Number: raw
Condition: AU - Seller: MajesticCollectibles
Certification Agency: ICG
Certification Number: 4588430401, 4588430403
Condition: MS64+ - $3.50
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Certification Agency: Other - $75.00Seller: VIRGINIA
Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 4756616-002
Condition: MS 64 - $7.00
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- Seller: Leyendecker
Condition: BU
The 1971 Eisenhower silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.
1971 Silver Dollar Rare
Specifications
Type: Eisenhower Dollar
Year: 1971
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 60% copper, 40% silver
Silver Weight: .3161 oz.
Total Weight: 24.59 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $8.61
The US minted the 1971 S Eisenhower silver dollar as an uncirculated coin and also as a proof coin. Most of the coins minted were proof coins. The mint mark can be found above the date.
Note that not every 1971 Eisenhower dollar is a silver coin. The US also minted the 1971 Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin with no mint mark and also the 1971 D Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin.
It's relatively easy to tell the difference between the silver clad coins and the copper-nickel clad coins. The silver coins will look shinier, and they will also weigh more. The silver coins weigh 24.59 grams compared to the copper-nickel coins that weigh 22.68 grams.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 S | San Francisco | 6,868,530 |
Value
This coin, regardless of condition, is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $8.61 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.23 per ounce.
The standard 1971 silver dollar is worth around $13 in MS 63 choice uncirculated condition. In MS 65 gem uncirculated condition the price rises to around $18.
The 1971 proof silver dollar is worth around $14 in PR 65 condition. There were 4,265,234 proof coins minted.
1971 Eisenhower Proof Dollar Coin
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Grading System
MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.
MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.
PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.
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See also:
1972 Silver Dollar
1973 Silver Dollar
1974 Silver Dollar