coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $1 (One Dollar) \ Eisenhower (Ike) Dollars \ 1973 \ Philadelphia
The Eisenhower Dollar, commonly known as the "Ike Dollar," was minted by the United States from 1971 to 1978. The coin commemorates President Dwight D. Eisenhower and features his portrait on the obverse, while the reverse displays an eagle landing on the moon, a nod to the Apollo 11 mission. The 1973 Eisenhower Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and is composed of a copper-nickel alloy. It has a diameter of 38.1 mm and weighs 22.68 grams, making it larger than most other U.S. coinage. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and varying minting conditions.
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1973-P (Philadelphia) Eisenhower (Ike) Dollars | $1 (One Dollar) | Eisenhower (Ike) Dollars | 1973 | Philadelphia |