1974 Silver Dollar Value
A worn 1974 Eisenhower dollar is worth its face value, $1.
Uncirculated ones bring $4–10, and a certified MS65 brings $25–40.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-D | 45,517,000 | $1 (face) | $4–10 | $25–40 |
| 1974 (no mint mark) | 27,366,000 | $1 (face) | $4–10 | $20–40 |
| 1974-S (40% silver) | 1,900,156 | $18.94 | $24–34 | $30–45 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Front of the coin, above the date, below Eisenhower's neck. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
What it's made of
- Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core), 22.68 grams
- 40% silver overall (silver-clad), 24.59 grams, 0.31625 troy oz of silver, worth $18.94 today
Varieties and errors to check
There are no widely collected varieties for 1974 Eisenhower dollars. Condition and mint mark are what set the value.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1974-D | For circulation | 45,517,000 |
| 1974 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 27,366,000 |
| 1974-S (40% silver) | Collector set, 40% silver | 1,900,156 |
| 1974-S | Proof (collector) | 2,612,568 |
| 1974-S | Proof (collector) — silver | 1,306,579 |
Questions
Is a 1974 Eisenhower dollar silver?
Only the San Francisco (S) collector coins sold in special sets are 40% silver. 1974 coins from circulation are copper-nickel clad. Look at the edge: a copper stripe means it is not silver.
Which 1974 Eisenhower dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1974-S (40% silver) is worth the most, about $30–45 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1974 Eisenhower dollar?
Front of the coin, above the date, below Eisenhower's neck. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1974 Eisenhower dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1974: 1974 half dollar, 1974 quarter, 1974 penny.
More Eisenhower dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.