📜 Main Description

This listing is for a 1973‑S Eisenhower (IKE) Dollar in choice proof clad condition, struck by the United States Mint at the San Francisco (S) Mint as part of the 1973 Proof Set. The Eisenhower dollar series was issued from 1971 through 1978, and the 1973‑S proof issue represents the high‑quality collector presentation struck with polished planchets and dies for deeply mirrored fields and frosted design elements.

This coin remains collectible as a choice proof example of the $1 denomination, featuring classic IKE design elements and original mirror‑like surfaces. It is ideal for collectors completing proof sets, type sets, or U.S. modern dollar collections.

🔍 Verified Specifications

• Series: Eisenhower Dollar Proof (collector issue)

• Year/Date: 1973

• Mint: San Francisco (S) proof strike

• Denomination: One Dollar (USD) — IKE $1

• Composition: Copper‑nickel clad (outer layers 75% Cu, 25% Ni bonded to a pure copper core) — standard clad proof composition

• Weight: ~22.68 grams (clad composition)

• Diameter: ~38.1 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Obverse Design: Profile of President Dwight D. Eisenhower (designed by Frank Gasparro)

• Reverse Design: Eagle landing on the moon (Apollo 11 mission inspired)

• Finish: Choice Proof — mirror‑like fields with frosted devices typical of U.S. Mint proofs

• Proof Mintage: 2,760,339 total 1973‑S proof sets (coin included)

🪙 Condition

Offered in choice proof quality, this Eisenhower dollar displays strong reflective surfaces and frosted devices consistent with U.S. Mint proof production. “Choice” indicates the coin exhibits above‑average eye appeal beyond typical proof strikes, with minimal marks or detracting imperfections. If the coin is still in original proof set presentation, note that in photos and description.

Ships protected in padded packaging with a protective coin capsule or flip if removed from original packaging. 30‑day returns accepted.

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Add this 1973‑S Eisenhower Clad Proof Dollar to your collection — a choice proof US Mint collectible with classic design and exceptional finish!

⭐ Why Buy

• Authentic 1973‑S Eisenhower Dollar — U.S. Mint proof issue

• Struck in copper‑nickel clad with polished proof surfaces

• San Francisco Mint (“S”) proof strike — collector mintmark

• Choice proof quality with superior eye appeal

• Ideal for proof set completion or modern U.S. dollar collections

📚 Sources & Citations

• Eisenhower dollar — Wikipedia: design, series info, composition and mint history.

• United States proof sets — proof finishes and standard inclusions at U.S. Mint.

• 1973 proof set mintage — GovMint overview of proof set contents and issuance.