Collectible Dollar Appraisal

1971 Eisenhower Dollar Coin in Collector's Display

The item consists of a 1971 Eisenhower Dollar coin presented within a protective plastic case, itself housed in a decorative paper or cardstock sleeve. The visible part of the coin appears to be the obverse, featuring the profile of Dwight D. Eisenhower. The coin has a silver or nickel-like metallic luster, suggesting it is either a silver-clad or copper-nickel clad version, which were common for this series. The edges of the coin are reeded. It is set against an orange-brown, textured background within the display, which is framed by a blue border with a decorative scalloped edge around the coin opening. The overall case measures approximately 10-12 inches in height and 7-9 inches in width, though exact dimensions are not perfectly discernible. The surrounding blue material features a subtle, repetitive patterned design. "First Year of Issue" and "1971 EISENHOWER DOLLAR" are printed vertically on the left side of the upper display in white text. The lower portion of the item is a matching blue decorative sleeve or cover, which likely holds information about the coin. It features ornate, gold-colored flourishes on either side, framing the text "FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE" vertically on the right, and "Eisenhower Dollar 1971" prominently in the center. The coin and its display appear to be in excellent condition, protected by the clear plastic casing, showing no visible signs of wear, scratches, or damage to the coin or the paper elements. The craftsmanship appears to be standard for collectible coin presentations, indicating a commercially produced item. This particular coin series, the Eisenhower Dollar, was minted from 1971 to 1978, making this coin an early issue from its first year.