This coin commemorates the 100th anniversary
of the birth of our 34th President. The obverse features the
bust of President Eisenhower superimposed over the bust of General
Eisenhower and was designed by Mint engraver John Mercanti. The
reverse features Ike's home at Gettsyburg and was designed by
Marcel Jovine.
This 90% silver commem was issued with both Proof
(1,144,461) and Uncirculated (241,669) finishes.
The uncirculated version was minted at West Point
and is the first silver coin with a "W" mintmark.
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