Clad Composition
Minted at: San Francisco
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1972 D Eisenhower Dollar value at an average of $2, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $35. There are two major versions of the 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar - both of them have a silver-clad composition with a 40% silver content. The common version is the 1972 Brilliant Uncirculated silver Eisenhower Dollar (as depicted above) which came in the blue. The Gold Krugerrand is the grandfather of modern bullion. The coin was first issued in 1967 and has a complex history that was heavily influenced by Western boycotts due to apartheid. For decades, only a gold version of the series was minted even as other countries introduced silver annual silver issues to go along with their gold ones. As a 'general' rule-of-thumb, United States silver dollars dated 1964 or earlier are made from 90% silver, 10% copper - with a total silver content of around 0.77-0.78 troy ounces. However with silver dollars from 1965 onwards, things get more complex. The variety or type 2 1972 Ike Dollars are where the real money is. These coins are worth around $80 to $1000+ Prices above are for variety 1 and 3. Type 2s can be best identified by the lack of island below Florida on the reverse of the coin. Regardless of the type 1,2, or 3 this coin is a key date for the Ike Dollars.
1972 Silver Dollars How Much Are They Worth
Metal Composition: 40% Silver - 60% Copper
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Mass / Weight: 24.59 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
There are two major versions of the 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar - both of them have a silver-clad composition with a 40% silver content. The common version is the 1972 Brilliant Uncirculated silver Eisenhower Dollar (as depicted above) which came in the blue pack/envelope with a blue seal ('Blue Ikes'). These were special mint condition coins sold to collectors.
1972 Silver Dollar Type 2
The other version is the 1972 S Silver Proof Eisenhower Dollar which came in proof sets or brown boxes with a gold eagle seal ('Brown Ikes') - only 1811631 of these mirror-like silver proof coins were produced. An example of the proof version is depicted below:
Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) | Uncirculated (MS-60) | Uncirculated (MS-63) | Proof (PR-65) |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | $18 | $19 |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar (Silver Clad Variety) is Worth $18 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof coins can be worth $19 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $8.6490
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Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated Condition MS67 - The coins in the picture is the coins you will receive.Seller: Rex
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Condition: Proof 66 - $20.00
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Condition: GREAT , FINE
The 1972 Eisenhower silver dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.
Specifications
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
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.
Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
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1972 S | San Francisco | 2,193,056 |
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 $27.23 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
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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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See also:
1971 Silver Dollar
1973 Silver Dollar
1974 Silver Dollar
1973 Silver Dollar
1974 Silver Dollar