1976 Silver Dollar Value
A worn 1976 Eisenhower dollar is worth its face value, $1.
Uncirculated ones bring $4–10, and a certified MS65 brings $25–45.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-D, type 1 reverse | 21,048,710 | $1 (face) | $4–10 | $30–55 |
| 1976-D, type 2 reverse | 82,179,564 | $1 (face) | $4–10 | $25–40 |
| 1976 (no mint mark), type 1 reverse | 4,019,000 | $1 (face) | $6–15 | $100–175 |
| 1976 (no mint mark), type 2 reverse | 113,318,000 | $1 (face) | $4–10 | $25–45 |
| 1976-S (40% silver) | 11,000,000 | $18.94 | $25–37 | $30–45 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Front of the coin, above the date, below Eisenhower's neck. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
What it's made of
- Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core), 22.68 grams
- 40% silver overall (silver-clad), 24.59 grams, 0.31625 troy oz of silver, worth $18.94 today
Varieties and errors to check
Type 1 and Type 2 lettering
Look for: Bold, blocky letters on the back (Type 1) or thinner, sharper letters (Type 2).
Both are common in circulated condition; the difference matters mainly in uncirculated grades.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1976-D, type 1 reverse | For circulation | 21,048,710 |
| 1976-D, type 2 reverse | For circulation | 82,179,564 |
| 1976 (no mint mark), type 1 reverse | For circulation | 4,019,000 |
| 1976 (no mint mark), type 2 reverse | For circulation | 113,318,000 |
| 1976-S (40% silver) | Collector set, 40% silver | 11,000,000 |
| 1976-S, type 1 reverse | Proof (collector) — type 1 reverse | 2,845,450 |
| 1976-S, type 2 reverse | Proof (collector) — type 2 reverse | 4,149,730 |
| 1976-S | Proof (collector) — silver | 4,000,000 |
Questions
Is a 1976 Eisenhower dollar silver?
Only the San Francisco (S) collector coins sold in special sets are 40% silver. 1976 coins from circulation are copper-nickel clad. Look at the edge: a copper stripe means it is not silver.
Which 1976 Eisenhower dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1976 (no mint mark), type 1 reverse is worth the most, about $100–175 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1976 Eisenhower dollar?
Front of the coin, above the date, below Eisenhower's neck. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1976 Eisenhower dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1976: 1976 half dollar, 1976 quarter, 1976 penny.
More Eisenhower dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.