1976-P Type 1 Eisenhower Dollar - Single Coin BU

Own the Original Bicentennial Issue from America's 200th Birthday

Add this brilliant uncirculated 1976-P Type 1 Eisenhower Dollar to your collection and own the original Bicentennial variety struck to celebrate America's 200th anniversary. Minted at the Philadelphia Mint in 1975 for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, this coin features the special Liberty Bell and Moon reverse design that honors two centuries of American independence. The Type 1 variety represents the initial production run with its distinctive thinner lettering style.

What Makes This Coin Special

• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition – Fresh from the mint with original luster and sharp details
• Type 1 variety – The original 1975-minted version with thinner, delicate lettering
• Philadelphia Mint "P" mintmark – Struck at America's first and most historic mint facility
• Bicentennial commemorative design – Special reverse celebrating 200 years of American independence
• Dual date 1776-1976 – Unique dating format used only for Bicentennial coinage
• Copper-nickel clad composition – Durable and affordable for collectors at any level
• Legal tender $1 coin – Backed by the United States government

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro's powerful left-facing profile of President Dwight D. Eisenhower dominates the obverse, honoring the five-star general and 34th President who led America through the prosperous post-war era. The word "LIBERTY" arcs above, while "IN GOD WE TRUST" appears to the left of his portrait. The unique dual date "1776-1976" below commemorates America's Bicentennial, replacing the standard single year date used on all other Eisenhower Dollars.

Reverse: Designer Dennis R. Williams created this stunning Bicentennial reverse featuring the Liberty Bell superimposed against the moon. This powerful imagery connects America's founding moment—the ringing of the Liberty Bell to announce independence in Philadelphia—with the nation's greatest technological achievement: the Apollo moon landing. The Type 1 variety features thinner, more delicate lettering in "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR," giving it a refined, elegant appearance that distinguishes it from the later Type 2 strikes.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The 1976 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar holds a unique place in American numismatics as the only dollar coin to bear a dual date and special commemorative reverse. The Type 1 variety is particularly significant because it represents the original production run, struck in 1975 in anticipation of the Bicentennial celebration. Many collectors seek both Type 1 and Type 2 varieties to complete their Eisenhower Dollar collections.

This coin captures the patriotic fervor of America's Bicentennial year, when the nation came together to celebrate 200 years of independence, democracy, and achievement. The Liberty Bell and Moon design symbolizes the journey from America's founding ideals to its modern technological prowess—a fitting tribute to two centuries of progress and innovation.

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