1971-D $1

Description

1971-D Eisenhower Dollar, PCGS MS67. This exceptional example of the 1971-D Eisenhower Dollar represents one of the finest specimens from the Denver Mint's inaugural year of production for this iconic commemorative series. Graded PCGS MS67 (Certificate #25696091), this coin displays the superior striking quality that characterized Denver's output during the early Eisenhower Dollar era. The coin exhibits sharp definition and exceptional luster, hallmarks of the Denver Mint's performance with the new copper-nickel clad composition, which presented significant technical challenges to U.S. Mint facilities at the time. The 1971-D was produced in substantial quantity, with a mintage of 68,587,424 pieces—the largest of the Denver Mint's Eisenhower Dollar production. Despite this high mintage, examples of this caliber are notably scarce. PCGS population data reflects only 14 coins graded higher than this specimen across all grades, with just 89 total examples certified by PCGS, underscoring the rarity of high-grade examples. The coin's technical specifications include a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 22.7 grams with a diameter of 38.5mm and reeded edge. The 1971-D issues are particularly prized for their aesthetic quality, typically displaying fully lustrous surfaces and clean striking compared to their Philadelphia counterparts, which frequently suffer from dull appearance and annealing chatter marks on high points. This MS67 example exemplifies the superior craftsmanship associated with Denver's production and stands as a significant addition to any Eisenhower Dollar collection.