Based on my expertise in the field, as the provided search results did not contain specific details, I can clarify this for you.
That's a fantastic question that delves into a very common and interesting area of coin collecting. You might be surprised to learn that a 1964 Eisenhower silver dollar does not actually exist. This is a frequent point of confusion, and the reason why is perfectly understandable. The year 1964 is a landmark date for coin collectors because it was the last year that the U.S. Mint produced dimes, quarters, and half dollars with 90% silver content for general circulation. It's easy to assume the dollar coin followed the same pattern.
However, the Eisenhower dollar series was not introduced until much later, with coins being minted from 1971 to 1978. The dollar coin that was authorized and struck in 1964 was actually the Peace Dollar. Over 300,000 of these were minted in Denver, but Congress quickly reconsidered, and orders were given to melt down the entire mintage. None were ever officially released to the public, making a 1964 dollar a legendary "ghost coin."
If you have a large dollar coin with Dwight D. Eisenhower on it, be sure to check the date again. The ones you want to look for are the collector-issue coins from 1971 to 1976 with an "S" mint mark on the front. Unlike the standard copper-nickel clad coins released for circulation, these special versions contain 40% silver and carry a premium value based on their silver content and condition, typically ranging from $10 to $20. So while you won't find a 1964 Ike dollar, your instincts about 1964 and silver dollars are pointing to some of the most fascinating stories in U.S. coinage
