The value of a 1972 silver dollar coin, which is an Eisenhower dollar, depends on several factors:
- Whether it is actually silver: Most Eisenhower dollars, including the vast majority minted in 1972 without an “S” mint mark (indicating a San Francisco mint mark), are made of a copper-nickel clad composition and are not silver. Only those with the “S” mint mark are potentially silver clad (40% silver). You can confirm if an Eisenhower dollar is silver by checking the mint mark, the rim (silver clad coins will have a silvery rim with a light blue streak), and the weight (silver clad weighs about 24.624g while copper-nickel clad weighs about 22.68g).
- Condition of the coin: The condition plays a significant role in determining the value. Coins in excellent condition (mint state, or MS) are considerably more valuable than circulated coins.
- Type of the coin (especially for non-silver 1972 dollars): For the more common copper-nickel clad 1972 Eisenhower dollars (those without a mint mark), there are three distinct types identified by the appearance of the Earth on the reverse.
– Type 1: Has a blurry or low-relief image of the Earth on the reverse. These are the most common and least valuable type.
– Type 2: Features a higher relief Earth with more distinct continents. This is the rarest type and can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars in good condition.
– Type 3: Shows a well-defined Earth but is more common than Type 2.
- Mint Mark: Only 1972 Eisenhower dollars with an “S” mint mark are potentially silver. Those without a mint mark were minted in Philadelphia, and those with a “D” mint mark were minted in Denver.
- Circulated 1972 Eisenhower dollar (copper-nickel clad, Type 1 or 3): Typically worth a few dollars or slightly more than face value, according to the NGC Price Guide.
- Uncirculated 1972 Eisenhower dollar (copper-nickel clad, Type 1 or 3): Can sell for up to $140, [according to YouTube].
- Circulated 1972-S Eisenhower silver dollar: Worth between $12.75 and $14, according to the NGC Price Guide as of August 2025.
- Uncirculated 1972-S Eisenhower silver dollar: Can fetch up to $3000 in pristine, uncirculated condition.
- Rare Varieties or Errors: Some 1972 Eisenhower dollars have rare errors (such as the doubled die variety mentioned in the search results) or unusual features like the 1972 Type 2 Reverse Eisenhower Dollar, which was accidentally struck with a proof die. These can be significantly more valuable, potentially reaching thousands of dollars.
It’s important to have coins professionally appraised, particularly those suspected of being rare varieties or having errors, to determine their precise value.
How do I tell if my 1972 silver dollar is worth anything?
Type one and type three Ike dollars sell for about a hundred bucks. But the type. Two that sells for over a,000.
Is a 1972 one dollar coin rare?
The 1972 Philadelphia-minted Ike Dollar Type 2 reverse is the rarest of all three varieties. It was created when the Mint mistakenly used a proof reverse die in August at the Philadelphia facility.
How much is a dollar in 1972 worth today?
Good point! $1 in 1972 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $7.69 today, an increase of $6.69 over 53 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 3.92% per year between 1972 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 669.06%.
How much is a one dollar coin made in 1972 worth?
From my experience, According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2025, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1972 in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.50. However, on the open market 1972 D Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $7500.