Eisenhower dollar R is the letter closest to it, these changes were most likely made in an effort to improve the flow of metal as the coins were struck. In 1974 and again in 1977, the Denver Mint struck a small number of pieces on silver-clad planchets, or blanks. Both times, these came from planchets which had been shipped from the San Francisco Assay Office to Denver. The first ones in 1974 were found independently by two Las Vegas blackjack dealers. The 1974 planchets were initially intended to be used for "brown Ike" proof strikings; Mint policy then was that rejected silver
Kyle Blanks Kyle Blanks Kyle Nathaniel Blanks (born September 11, 1986) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, and Texas Rangers. He has worn the unusual uniform number 88 throughout his MLB career. Blanks was born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania and grew up in Moriarty, New Mexico where he was a stand-out for the Moriarty High Pintos. Blanks attended Yavapai College. Blanks was selected by San Diego Padres in the 42nd round (1241st overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball