What makes a 1972 silver dollar rare?
1972 Eisenhower Dollar – Type 2 (High Relief) The 1972 Philadelphia Minted Ike Dollar Type 2 reverse is the rarest of all three varieties. This was created when a Proof reverse die was mistakenly used in August at the Philadelphia mint facility.
What are 1972 silver dollars worth?
In 1972, the U.S. Mint produced the normal copper-nickel coin for circulation at two mint branches, Philadelphia and Denver. Denver mint coins can be recognized by the small ‘D’ mintmark directly above the coin’s date. These dollars are common, and are worth only $1-2 in any condition.
Where is the mint mark on a 1972 Eisenhower dollar?
Eisenhower dollar
| Mint marks | D, S. Located on the obverse beneath Eisenhower’s bust. Mint mark omitted on Philadelphia Mint issues. |
| Obverse | |
|---|---|
| Design | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Designer | Frank Gasparro |
| Design date | 1971 |
How much silver is in a 1972 Eisenhower dollar?
Most 1972 Eisenhower dollars were struck with a copper-nickel clad metallic base, as most large-denomination U.S. coins were beginning in 1971. However, with approval from the U.S. Treasury, the United States Mint struck around 4 million Eisenhower dollars with a 40 percent silver metal content.
What is a 1776 1976 Eisenhower dollar worth?
The US minted the 1776-1976 S Eisenhower silver dollar as an uncirculated coin and also as a proof coin. Most of the coins minted were proof coins….Current Silver Bullion Value: $8.24.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1776-1976 S, Silver Clad | San Francisco | 11,000,000 |
Are Susan B Anthony dollars worth anything?
For the most part, circulated Susan B. Anthony dollars are worth only face value. However, there are several issues that are scarcer. Collectors have identified several minor varieties, such as doubled dies and other curiosities.