1974 Silver Dollar
The US minted the 1974 S Eisenhower silver dollar as an uncirculated coin and also as a proof coin. Most of the coins minted were proof coins. The mint mark can be found above the date. Note that not every 1974 Eisenhower dollar is a silver coin. The 1974-S Eisenhower Proof Silver Dollar had a mintage of just 2,612,568. The composition of these coins is 60% copper and 40% silver. The diameter is 38.1mm. The mint marks for Denver and San Francisco mints are located on the obverse beneath Eisenhower's bust. These are tons of 1974 Eisenhower dollar coins worth money!! We look at IKE dollar error coins to look for. These errors make these coins valuable. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1974 Eisenhower Dollar is Worth $6.32 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is.
The 1974 Eisenhower silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.
Specifications
Type: Eisenhower Dollar
Year: 1974
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 60% copper, 40% silver
Silver Weight: .3161 oz.
Total Weight: 24.59 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $8.61
The US minted the 1974 S Eisenhower silver dollar as an uncirculated coin and also as a proof coin. Most of the coins minted were proof coins. The mint mark can be found above the date.
Note that not every 1974 Eisenhower dollar is a silver coin. The US also minted the 1974 Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin with no mint mark, the 1974 D Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin, and the 1974 S Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin.
It's relatively easy to tell the difference between the silver clad coins and the copper-nickel clad coins. The silver coins will look shinier, and they will also weigh more. The silver coins weigh 24.59 grams compared to the copper-nickel coins that weigh 22.68 grams.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 S, Silver Clad | San Francisco | 1,900,156 |
Value
This coin, regardless of condition, is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $8.61 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.23 per ounce.
The standard 1974 silver dollar is worth around $13 each in MS 63 choice uncirculated condition. In MS 65 gem uncirculated condition the price rises to around $18.
The 1974 proof silver dollar is worth around $15 in PR 65 condition. There were 1,306,579 proof coins minted.
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Grading System
MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.
MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.
PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.
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See also:
1974 Silver Dollar Worth
1973 Silver Dollar
1972 Silver Dollar
1971 Silver Dollar