who is on the silver dollar

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The figure depicted on the United States silver dollar has varied depending on the era and the specific series of the coin. There is no single person who has been featured on all silver dollars.

For much of the history of U.S. silver dollar coinage, the obverse featured an allegorical representation of Lady Liberty. This tradition includes the well-known Morgan Dollar, which was minted from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921, and features a profile image known as the "Liberty Head." It was succeeded by the Peace Dollar, minted from 1921 to 1935, which also depicts a crowned head of Liberty. Earlier silver dollars, such as the Seated Liberty dollar, similarly used this symbolic figure.

A significant change occurred with the introduction of the Eisenhower Dollar, which was minted from 1971 to 1978. This coin was the first to feature a specific, identifiable person, bearing the portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. While most Eisenhower dollars intended for circulation were copper-nickel clad, special collector versions were produced containing 40% silver. More recently, the American Silver Eagle, a bullion coin first issued in 1986, features Adolph A. Weinman's "Walking Liberty" design.