1971 "Brown Ike" 40% Silver Dollar - Capsule Only

Offered here is a classic piece of modern American numismatic history: the 1971 40% Silver Eisenhower Dollar, affectionately known as the "Brown Ike." This coin marks the first year of issue for the Eisenhower Dollar series, which honored President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse and depicted an eagle landing on the moon, a tribute to the Apollo 11 mission, on the reverse.

These 40% silver versions were specifically produced for collectors and were initially sold by the U.S. Mint in special brown envelopes, distinguishing them from the clad versions intended for circulation. While this particular coin is presented in a protective capsule, it retains the historical significance and silver content that makes "Brown Ike" dollars highly sought after by collectors. This dollar contains .400 fine silver, making it a tangible link to a pivotal era in American coinage and space exploration.