1972-S Eisenhower Silver Dollar
The 1972 Eisenhower Dollar marked the second year of issue for the Eisenhower Dollars. This year saw the highest mintages in the series with the exception of the later Bicentennial issue. The circulation strike coins from Philadelphia are again difficult to find in high grades. The Denver coins are relatively easier.
The 1972-P Eisenhower Dollar has three notable varieties, identified by the appearance of the Earth on the reverse of the coin. Variety 1 is the most common and has low relief dies and displays a flattened Earth. Variety 2 is scarce and has high relief dies, the Earth appears round and has weak islands. Variety 3 has modified high relief dies with a strengthen appearance of Earth. The major coin grading firms will attribute these varieties. Images and more information on 1972 Eisenhower Dollar Varieties.
The San Francisco Mint struck 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar coins in 40% silver, including Uncirculated "Blue Ikes" and Proof "Brown Ikes." Higher grades are common for the San Francisco issues.
1972 Ike Dollar Mintage and Specifications
Mintage: 75,890,000 (Philadelphia), 92,548,511 (Denver), 2,193,056 (San Francisco - Uncirculated), 1,811,631 (San Francisco - Proof)
Designers: Frank Gasparro (obverse & reverse)
Composition: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (Philadelphia & Denver), 40% Silver, 60% Copper (San Francisco)
Weight: 22.68 grams (Philadelphia & Denver), 24.59 grams (San Francisco)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Edge: Reeded
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