1974-S Eisenhower Silver Dollar Proof

Eisenhower Dollars were struck to commemorate Dwight D. Eisenhower, who died in 1969, and the Apollo 11 moon landing of the same year. It was minted for only a seven year period. The coins were often saved as mementos of Eisenhower and never saw much circulation outside of casinos.

This coin was struck as a proof at the San Francisco Mint in 40% silver (contains 0.3162 Troy oz of silver) and sold to collectors. Originally packed in a special plastic holder and in a brown box it acquired the nickname "Brown Ike".

This coin is in the plastic holder but is missing the Brown box.