1972 (S) Silver Eisenhower Dollar
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
$5,750 MS67 09-21-2005 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1972 (S) Silver Eisenhower Dollar is a dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of 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). Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector 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.
