1971-D Eisenhower Clad Dollar images, facts, specifications, mintage. The value for 1971-D Eisenhower Dollar, key date prices and images. 1971-D Ike Dollar MS66 $4,140. 1971-S Eisenhower silver-clad proof dollar in its original brown mint packaging.

1. 1971 Silver Dollar Coin
2. 1971 Eisenhower Uncirculated Silver Dollar
3. 1971 Silver Dollars
4. 1971 Silver Dollar Proof
5. 1971 Silver Dollar Worth
6. 1971 Silver Dollar Worth
7. 1971 Silver Dollar With Eagle On Back Value

The 1971 Eisenhower silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

1. 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.
2. Uncirculated 40% Eisenhower Silver Dollar Coins (1971-1976) Unlike the more common cupronickel 1971 to 1978 version of this coin. The various uncirculated and proof collector versions of this design have 40% silver within them. The 40% silver Ike coins weigh 24.59 grams overall and therefore have about 9.83 grams of silver in each.
3. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1971 Eisenhower Dollar value at an average of $2, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $85.

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.

1971 Silver Dollar Coin

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.

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 Uncirculated Silver Dollar

Click here to search for 1971 silver dollars on Amazon.

Grading System

1971 Silver Dollars

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.

Sources:

1971 Silver Dollar Proof

1971 Silver Dollar Worth

1971 Silver Dollar Worth

See also:

1971 Silver Dollar With Eagle On Back Value

1972 Silver Dollar
1973 Silver Dollar
1974 Silver Dollar