Coin, US

1977 Eisenhower Dollar obverse

1977 Eisenhower Dollar obverse

Name/Title

Coin, US

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.8

Description

1977 Eisenhower dollar coin minted in San Francisco. Copper-nickel clad composition (the coin contains no silver). Both sides were designed by Frank Gasparro. The coin depicts President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse, with the reverse based on the mission patch designed by astronaut Michael Collins.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Frank Gasparro

Date made

1977