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Here's the dirty little secret about 1974 "silver" dollars: most of them aren't silver at all. It's a classic case of mistaken identity. The U.S. Mint produced millions of Eisenhower dollars that year for everyday circulation, and these coins, struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver ("D" mint mark), are made of a copper-nickel clad. If you have one of these, it's worth... well, about a dollar. Maybe a couple of bucks if it's in absolutely brilliant, uncirculated condition and you find a very enthusiastic buyer.
The coin you're really hoping you have is the one with a little "S" on it, which means it was struck at the San Francisco Mint. These are the special collector versions that actually contain silver, specifically 40% of the good stuff. Not all heroes wear capes, and not all dollars contain silver, but this one does!
The value of a 1974-S Eisenhower dollar depends on its condition. An uncirculated one, often found in a blue government-issue envelope (a "Blue Ike"), is typically worth around $10 to $15. Its base value is tied to the melt price of its silver content, with a small premium for its collector status. There's also a proof version, sold in a brown box (a "Brown Ike"), which has a shinier, mirror-like finish. These usually fetch a slightly higher price, perhaps in the $12 to $20 range.
So, before you start planning your retirement, flip that coin over and look for the "S" mint mark below President Eisenhower's neck. If it's there, you've got a few extra bucks. If not, you've got a very handsome-looking dollar.
