When I Googled your question I found this answer - http://eisenhowerdollarguide.com/1976-eisenhower-dollar-varieties/ Quote - "Type 1 This variety shows bold, block lettering on the reverse of the coin. This type of lettering can be found on the earliest produced Philadelphia and Denver Mint circulation strikes, the clad proof 1976-S included in 1975 Proof Sets, all 40% Silver Proof 1976-S Eisenhower Dollars, and all 40% Silver Uncirculated 1976-S Eisenhower Dollars. For the circulation strike coins, the Type 1 coins are much more difficult to obtain in high grades as compared to the later Type 2 coins. This is particularly true for the Philadelphia issue, which can sell for thousands of dollars for examples graded MS66. Type 2 This variety displays thinner, more elegant lettering on the reverse. This type can be found on the later produced Philadelphia and Denver circulation strikes and clad Proof 1976-S Eisenhower Dollars from 1976 Proof Sets. In general, the Type 2 coins are found with much higher quality strikes and higher grades... " closed quote
Your coin is most likely Type 1 And.. The well circulated condition it's in makes it bad. Only worth $1.00
Nope, it's a type 2. Easiest way for me to spot the difference is to look at the last S in STATES. On Type 1 the tail of the S comes all the way up to the middle bar of the E. On the type 2 it doesn't rise above the top of the bottom bar. 25 posts to go
Type 1 or type 2 pretty much same value. Either one is only valuable in very high grade and with almost no wear or marks. Gianni your coin show lots of wear and lots of marks so is worth 1 US dollar.
I was fortunate to obtain a half dozen proof sets that are really beautiful. The centennial coins will always be sought after despite the high mintages. I can buy them for 1.25 circulated and in much better shaoe. I have hoarded some of the ones that depict the moon landing. Just because I remember seeing it live from Viet Nam. The General
