1976 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar – Type 2 The easiest way to identify this variety is to look at the “T” in STATES. The horizontal bar in the “T” is slanted at each end. The United States Mint began producing these Type 2 coins in early 1976.
Where is mint mark on Eisenhower Bicentennial dollar?
The United States Mint produced Eisenhower (Ike) Dollars at three different mints: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D) and San Francisco (S). The mint mark is located on the obverse of the coin, just below the truncation of President Eisenhower’s portrait and just above the date.
What does MS 65 mean on a coin?
MS-65 is the grade of the coin or how good the conditionof the coin is in. It means mint state 65. The order of the grades are AG, G, VG, F, VF, EF(also known as XF), AU, MS.
Which is the best grade for a MS 69 coin?
A coin graded MS-69 has a very attractive sharp strike and full original luster for the date and mint, with no more than two small non-detracting contact marks or flaws. No hairlines or scuff marks can be seen even under magnification. The coin has exceptional eye appeal.
How many contact marks are on a MS-67 coin?
A coin graded MS-67 has original luster and normal strike for date and mint. May have three or four very small contact marks and one more noticeable but not detracting mark. On comparable coins, one or two small single hairlines may show, or one or two minor scuff marks or flaws may be present. Eye appeal is above average.
What do you call a mint state 66 uncirculated coin?
Also Known As: Mint State 66, MS66, Gem Uncirculated, GEM BU, GEM UNC A coin graded MS-65 shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike for the date and mint. The coin may have a few small scattered contact marks, or two larger marks may be present. One or two small patches of hairlines may show.
