Product Details

Year and Mint: 1971-S (San Francisco) Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper clad Weight & Fineness: 24.59 grams total weight, 0.3162 troy ounces of actual silver weight (ASW) Condition: The coin pictured is in a protective holder, and the label indicates it is a "Silver Proof". Proof coins have a distinct mirror-like finish. Melt Value: As of January 2026, the melt value of the silver content is approximately $27.51. 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar uncirculated (MS) versions Composition: The coin is a silver-clad alloy composed of 40% silver and 60% copper. Packaging: The uncirculated (MS) versions, like the one pictured, were originally sold in a dark blue envelope with an informational card and are often referred to as "Blue Pack Ikes". Proof versions were sold in brown-colored boxes. Design: The obverse features a portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the reverse depicts an eagle landing on the moon, based on the Apollo 11 mission insignia. Mintage: Approximately 6.8 million uncirculated silver 1971-S dollars were produced.