1776-1976 Eisenhower Bicentennial $1 Lightly Circulated (Scarcer Type 1 Block Lettering)

Designation: 1776–1976 United States Eisenhower Bicentennial Commemorative Large Dollar Mintage Year: Dual-dated 1776–1976 (Struck during 1975 to celebrate the nation's 200th birthday) Mint Location: Philadelphia Mint (Struck without a mint mark for standard general circulation) Denomination: One Dollar ($1.00 USD) Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad (Outer layers of 75% Copper / 25% Nickel bonded to a pure Copper core) Grade/Condition: Lightly Circulated / About Uncirculated (AU Details) Variety Identification: Reverse Type 1 / Bold Block Lettering Variety (Identified cleanly on Dennis R. Williams' reverse design by the presence of wide, blocky, and completely ⁠sans-serif lettering on the country name and denomination text, which was replaced late in 1975 by the narrower Type 2 script)  Historical Context & Variety Significance: The 200th Anniversary Redesign: To celebrate the American Bicentennial, Congress authorized a temporary reverse design modification for the quarter, half dollar, and dollar. The ⁠Eisenhower dollar features a patriotic combination of the historic Liberty Bell superimposed over a detailed depiction of the moon, symbolizing the bridge between colonial independence and modern space exploration. The Scarcer Type 1 Dies: Soon after production started in 1975, the U.S. Mint realized the heavy, blocky Type 1 lettering was causing structural striking issues and die fatigue. The hubs were quickly modified to feature thin, ⁠elegant serifs (Type 2). This makes the early, original Philadelphia-struck Type 1 business strikes significantly scarcer than their Type 2 counterparts.  Surfaces & Patina: The coin showcases clean, lightly circulated surfaces with a uniform, soft platinum-gray tone. It lacks harsh modern cleaning hairlines, deep pocket scratches, or distracting planchet carbon spots. Wear Analysis: About Uncirculated (AU) details are visible throughout. Very minor high-point cabinet friction and light circulation softening are restricted to the cheekbone curves on Frank Gasparro’s obverse portrait of General Eisenhower, along with the central shoulder bracket of the reverse Liberty Bell. All perimeter block letters and dual-date stamps remain fully raised, sharp, and bold. Rim & Presentation: The outer reeded edge and circular rim borders are completely uniform and intact. Safely protected inside a round acrylic coin capsule.