Coin, US

1976-S Eisenhower Bicentennial Dollar obverse

1976-S Eisenhower Bicentennial Dollar obverse

Name/Title

Coin, US

Entry/Object ID

2024-4.7

Description

1976-S Eisenhower dollar coin minted in San Francisco. Copper-nickel clad composition (the coin contains no silver). Being it a bicentennial year, the coin is dated 1776-1976. Both sides were designed by Frank Gasparro. The coin depicts President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse, and a special reverse by Dennis R. Williams in honor of the bicentennial of American independence.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Frank Gasparro

Date made

1976