1972 Dollar Coin

The 1972 Eisenhower silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.

Specifications

1972 Eisenhower Dollar Varieties. Amidst early difficulties producing the new Eisenhower Dollars on copper nickel clad planchets, the US Mint had created three different reverse designs. The Type 1 design, prepared in low relief, was used for coins produced during the first year of issue. The Type 2 design had a high relief design and was used for the 40% silver Eisenhower Dollars struck in 1972. The 1972 Silver Dollar is a coin that the U.S. Government originally minted between 1971 and 1978. As the name suggests, its monetary value is $1. Frank Gasparro designed the coin when he was the chief engraver at the U.S. The original purpose of the coin was to honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo moon landing. 1972 S $1 Silver Ike Eisenhower Dollar Proof PCGS PR69DCAM. Ending Thursday at 9:03AM PST. Most of the coins minted were proof coins. The mint mark can be found above the date. Note that not every 1972 Eisenhower dollar is a silver coin. The US also minted the 1972 Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin with no mint mark and also the 1972 D Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin. 1972-D Eisenhower Clad Dollar images, facts, specifications, mintage. The value for 1972-D Eisenhower Dollar, key date prices and images. 1972-D Ike Dollar MS67 $6,325.

Type: Eisenhower Dollar
Year: 1972
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 60% copper, 40% silver
Silver Weight: .3161 oz.
Total Weight: 24.59 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $8.61

The US minted the 1972 S Eisenhower silver dollar as an uncirculated coin and also as a proof coin. Most of the coins minted were proof coins. The mint mark can be found above the date.

Note that not every 1972 Eisenhower dollar is a silver coin. The US also minted the 1972 Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin with no mint mark and also the 1972 D Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin.

Type: Eisenhower Dollar
Year: 1972
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 60% copper, 40% silver
Silver Weight: .3161 oz.
Total Weight: 24.59 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $8.61

The US minted the 1972 S Eisenhower silver dollar as an uncirculated coin and also as a proof coin. Most of the coins minted were proof coins. The mint mark can be found above the date.

Note that not every 1972 Eisenhower dollar is a silver coin. The US also minted the 1972 Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin with no mint mark and also the 1972 D Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin.

It's relatively easy to tell the difference between the silver clad coins and the copper-nickel clad coins. The silver coins will look shinier, and they will also weigh more. The silver coins weigh 24.59 grams compared to the copper-nickel coins that weigh 22.68 grams.

Value

This coin, regardless of condition, is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $8.61 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.25 per ounce.

The standard 1972 silver dollar is worth around $13 in MS 63 uncirculated condition. In MS 65 uncirculated condition the price rises to around $18.

The 1972 proof silver dollar is worth around $14 in PR 65 condition. There were 1,811,631 proof coins minted.

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Grading System

1972 Dollar Coin Type 1 Value

MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.

MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.

PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.

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1972 Dollar Coin Worth

See also:

1972 Dollar Coin Values

1971 Silver Dollar
1973 Silver Dollar
1974 Silver Dollar