1971-S Eisenhower Dollar, J-2147 Pattern. PCGS SP-67, Discovery Coin

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 3:45 pm PCGS - In 2008, a collector discovered this 1971-S Eisenhower dollar prototype strike hiding in a roll of silver dollars. Today, it's one of three known, shining in PCGS SP67. Can you spot the differences between this test strike and the official coin? Check out 1971-S Ike Dollars on ebay Check out 1971-S Ike Dollars on ebay Check out Books on Eisenhower Dollars on Amazon Report this Post to the Staff

Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6972 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 3:57 pm The obverse looks mostly the same to me, except that the L and R (and maybe I) have weak or nonexistent serifs. The reverse looks different. First, Australia on Earth (although I knew that Earth was different on the prototypes). The USoA and EPU lettering is much thinner. The stars are more delicate. Also, the business strike crater outlines have been strengthened. The finish is also different—very glossy compared to a pebbly business strike finish. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 198147 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 4:05 pm Hello, beautiful! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 80530 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 4:08 pm Wow! A beauty! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 198147 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 4:18 pm Quote: Australia on Earth Africa? Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1538 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 4:41 pm Eisenhower's eye looks different and some of the wrinkles on his face and neck are more prominent on the discovery coin. Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1538 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 4:44 pm The left leg of the "R" in LIBERTY is truncated on the discovery piece. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6972 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 6:20 pm Quote: Africa? Yeah, probably. Looked too low for Africa, but you're right, Australia would be on the left side of South America. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 110384 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 6:57 pm Quote: Quote: Australia on Earth Africa? yes, that would be Africa - unless flat landers modified their map again.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19694 Posts	Posted 09/28/2026 8:52 pm Very, very sharp! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 16015 Posts	Posted 09/29/2026 06:35 am I say we should all pitch in and purchase it for jbuck. I'll give the first dollar. Any others? Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 198147 Posts	Posted 09/29/2026 08:44 am Quote: I say we should all pitch in and purchase it for jbuck. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24244 Posts	Posted 10/17/2026 4:16 pm Start the collection now. It's on the block with a green bean! https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/2233773? Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 198147 Posts	Posted 10/19/2026 1:01 pm Quote: Start the collection now. It's on the block with a green bean! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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