Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar Coin, Type 2 ( #2)

The 1976 Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollars are found in two varieties, identified by the style of lettering on the reverse of the coins. This year, the United States Mint was using the special Bicentennial year reverse that featured an image of the Liberty Bell superimposed against the moon. The coins were struck during 1975 and 1976, although all coins carry the dual date “1776-1976.” The Type 1 coins are generally encountered in lower grades and were minted in smaller numbers as compared to the Type 2 coins. A total of eight different 1976 Eisenhower Dollars exist as a result of the varieties. The 1976, 1976-D, and 1976-S clad proof coins are found in either Type 1 or Type 2. The 1976-S Silver Proof and Uncirculated coins are only found with the Type 1 Reverse.