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Up for sale is an absolute masterpiece of modern American numismatic history: an original 1776-1976 S Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar certified in perfect PR70 DCAM condition by ICG. Professionally authenticated, graded, and permanently encapsulated inside a tamper-evident protective holder featuring the highly coveted Type 1 Silver pedigree insert, this coin represents the single highest tier of condition census tracking and is being offered directly from my personal collection. Please review the high-resolution macro photos closely to view the exact coin and encapsulated holder you will receive.
The Scarce Type 1 Bold Lettering Variety: Struck during the initial launch phase of the historic multi-year Bicentennial program, this rare Type 1 specimen features the highly sought-after thick block lettering style across the reverse text borders. This represents a distinct, short-lived standalone design variety carrying heavy registry demand from advanced dollar completionists.
The Flawless Deep Cameo Grade: Certified by ICG as a perfect Proof 70, this coin exhibits zero post-production marks, hairlines, contact flaws, milk spots, or planchet blemishes under intense professional evaluation. It features razor-sharp high-relief strike lines, intensely frosted white-silver devices, and bottomless, liquid mirror-black fields that create a breathtaking visual contrast across both sides.
The Limited 40% Silver Proof Pedigree: While standard base-metal clad proof versions from this era are flooded across the market by the millions, the United States Mint restricted this special version to an official 40% fine coin silver composition. This premium precious metal format provides a heavy built-in intrinsic cushion that completely insulates your collection from standard daily bulk metal drops.
The Historical Context: Authorized by Congress to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Bicentennial dollar stands as one of the largest and most celebrated heavy-asset legal tender coins in modern history. Merging the memory of General Eisenhower with Dennis R. Williams' historic Liberty Bell reverse layout, this coin serves as an iconic tangible monument to 20th-century national triumph and human exploration.
The Strict Limited Survival Pool: While standard circulating pieces flooded commerce, a tiny fraction of 40% silver planchets were struck using the early Type 1 bold dies on specialized high-pressure proof presses. Over the last half-century, an immense percentage of these original collector sets have been broken open, tarnished by poor environmental storage, or damaged by improper handling. Finding an immaculate, untouched survivor that manages to secure a verified perfect technical 70 rating on the condition census is an elite triumph for advanced registry set binders and private vault portfolios alike.
★ PHYSICAL HARD ASSET NOTE: ★ Priced strategically for immediate asset acquisition. With global precious metal and numismatic collector markets experiencing historic upward momentum, top-grade certified modern era variety keys are disappearing rapidly into permanent private collections.
Perfect for:
✔ High-End Registry Set builders demanding absolute 70-grade physical variety perfection
✔ Eisenhower Dollar specialists looking to secure the ultimate silver block-lettering centerpiece slot
✔ Collectors looking for a heavy, historically significant, and visually flawless modern treasure
✔ Investors looking to secure high-value, historically insulated physical hard assets for their safe
Safe & Protected Shipping:
I will ensure this item is securely wrapped and carefully packaged to keep it perfectly safe and scratch-free during transit. Shipped quickly via USPS with tracking uploaded automatically.