1976 Type 1 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar - 2-Coin Set P&D BU

Celebrate America's 200th Birthday with This Historic Type 1 Bicentennial Set

Own a complete pair of 1976 Type 1 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollars from both the Philadelphia and Denver Mints. These special commemorative coins were actually minted in 1975 as the first strikes of the Bicentennial design, making them highly sought after by collectors. This matched set captures the patriotic spirit of America's 200th anniversary celebration with the distinctive Type 1 reverse design featuring bold, thick lettering.

What Makes This Set Special

• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition – Both coins fresh from the mint with original luster and sharp details
• Complete P&D mint set – One coin from Philadelphia and one from Denver
• Type 1 variety – The scarcer first design with thick, bold lettering, minted in 1975
• Bicentennial commemorative issue – Special dual-date "1776-1976" celebrating America's 200th birthday
• Copper-nickel clad composition – Durable and affordable for collectors at any level
• Historic Liberty Bell reverse – Unique one-year-only design replacing the standard Apollo 11 motif
• Legal tender $1 coins – Backed by the United States government

The Artistry Behind the Coins

Obverse: Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro's powerful left-facing profile of President Dwight D. Eisenhower dominates the obverse, capturing the strength and determination of the five-star general and president. The word "LIBERTY" arcs above, while "IN GOD WE TRUST" appears to the left of Eisenhower's portrait. The special dual date "1776-1976" commemorates the nation's Bicentennial, replacing the standard single year date.

Reverse (Type 1 Design): Designer Dennis R. Williams created this patriotic reverse featuring the Liberty Bell superimposed against the moon, symbolizing the connection between America's founding ideals and its modern achievements in space exploration. The Type 1 variety is distinguished by its thick, bold lettering in "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR," with substantial, blocky characters that give the design a strong, confident appearance. Thirteen stars representing the original colonies frame the upper portion, while "E PLURIBUS UNUM" completes the composition. This Type 1 design was used only during the initial 1975 production run before being modified to the thinner Type 2 lettering.

Why Collectors Choose This Set

The 1976 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollars hold a unique place in American numismatic history as the only U.S. dollar coins to feature a dual date and special commemorative reverse design. The Type 1 variety is particularly prized because it represents the original artistic vision and was produced in smaller quantities during the 1975 minting period before the design was refined to Type 2.

This complete P&D set allows collectors to acquire both major mint varieties in a single purchase, making it an efficient and economical way to represent this important Bicentennial issue in your collection. The coins connect you to America's grand 200th birthday celebration—a moment of national pride and reflection that united the country in 1976.

Whether you're building a complete Eisenhower Dollar collection, focusing on Bicentennial commemoratives, or simply want to own a piece of America's 200th anniversary, this Type 1 set offers both historical significance and numismatic value.

Images shown are stock photos representative of the coins you will receive.