But how much is a 1776 to 1976 silver dollar worth? About $20, but some have sold for up to $850,000! All About 1776 to 1976 Eisenhower Silver Dollars The prize was $5,000, and the winner of the $1 reverse design was Dennis R. In 1976, the US celebrated its 200 th Independence Day, and the United States Mint held a contest to redesign commemorative coins for $1, 25c (a quarter) and 50c.