1972 (S) Silver Eisenhower Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$5,750 MS67 09-21-2005 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1972 (S) Silver Eisenhower Dollar is a dollar from the San Francisco Mint, belonging to the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. With a mintage of 2.2 million, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 5 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total 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). San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $39 depending on grade and condition. Struck in outer layers - 80% silver, 20% copper; center - 79% copper, 21% silver, weighing 24.6 grams, 38.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7411.