1972 Eisenhower Dollar - Type 3
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$5,880 MS66+ 07-17-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1972 Eisenhower Dollar - Type 3 is a dollar minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. The U.S. Mint produced 75.9 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 24% of production. The obverse features Dwight D. Eisenhower facing left and the reverse displays an eagle landing on the moon with an olive branch in its talons, commemorating the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Three reverse varieties exist: Type 1 (most common), Type 2 (high-relief Earth struck from a proof die, scarce), and Type 3 (refined design used from 1973 onward). Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $7 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 22.7 grams, 38.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7409.
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1972 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1972 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1972 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1972 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1972 Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1972-01-TYPE-III
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