Price Guide for 1972 Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $11.00 – $150.00Uncirculated: $25.00 – $14,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $15.50 – $125.00Uncirculated: $19.38 – $2,495.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $10.00 – $82.00Uncirculated: $90.00 – $10,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8.00 – $184.00Uncirculated: $9.00 – $13,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $3.25 – $136.43Uncirculated: $1.99 – $3,097.30
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $45.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $15,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6.00 – $17.00Uncirculated: $9.00 – $5,880.00
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eBayCirculated: $8.50 – $195.00Uncirculated: $6.50 – $4,495.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $5.00 – $25.00Uncirculated: $21.00 – $6,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $73.70Uncirculated: $7.00 – $4,715.00
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eBayCirculated: $17.00 – $21.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $2,050.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $10.00 – $11.00Uncirculated: $13.00 – $450.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $26.00 – $34.00Uncirculated: $8.00 – $5,750.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.49 – $20.27Uncirculated: $1.00 – $2,950.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $10.00 – $12.00Uncirculated: $13.00 – $3,400.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $60.00 – $646.25Uncirculated: $7.00 – $7,475.00
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eBayCirculated: $6.50 – $899.95Uncirculated: $2.25 – $2,795.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $45.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $11,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $14.00 – $28.00Uncirculated: $12.00 – $3,450.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $381.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $7.00 – $26.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $633.00
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eBayUncirculated: $9.06 – $800.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8.00 – $32.00
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eBayUncirculated: $520.00
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eBayUncirculated: $12.50 – $100.00
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eBayUncirculated: $6.73 – $12.50
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $40.00 – $940.00
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eBayUncirculated: $26.00 – $825.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $110.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $90.00
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eBayUncirculated: $20.52 – $227.51
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $35.00 – $225.00
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eBayUncirculated: $81.33 – $449.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $40.00 – $325.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $32.00 – $528.00
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eBayUncirculated: $44.00 – $527.25
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $45.00 – $6,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $216.00 – $3,055.00
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eBayCirculated: $45.88 – $100.00Uncirculated: $15.01 – $379.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $10.00 – $80.00Uncirculated: $90.00 – $10,500.00
Design and Specifications of the 1972 Dollar
The 1972 Eisenhower Dollar was the second year of issue for this series, which commemorated President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 moon landing. This coin represents a significant period in American history, bridging the gap between the nation’s military leadership in World War II and its technological achievements in the Space Race.
| Weight | 22.68 grams |
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| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco) |
| Composition | 75% copper, 25% nickel clad over copper core |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower, designed by Frank Gasparro |
| Reverse Design | Eagle landing on the moon with Earth in the background, designed by Frank Gasparro |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1972 Eisenhower Dollars. Many were poorly struck, making high-grade examples particularly desirable. Coins with full strike details, especially on the eagle’s feathers and the Earth on the reverse, command significant premiums.
Uncirculated coins with strong luster and minimal contact marks are highly sought after. For proof issues, cameo and deep cameo contrasts between the frosted design elements and mirrored fields can substantially increase value.
Mintage: 75,890,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above due to weak strikes
Varieties Errors: Type 2 (modified reverse design with sharper details)
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-struck specimens
Mintage: 92,548,511
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above due to weak strikes
Varieties Errors: Type 2 (modified reverse design with sharper details)
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-struck specimens
Mintage: 2,193,056
Rarity Scale: Common for proofs
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in PR65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for cameo and deep cameo examples
The Type 2 variety, featuring a modified reverse design with sharper details, is of particular interest to collectors. This variety can be identified by the Earth on the reverse having clearer continental outlines.
Toning can significantly impact value, with naturally toned specimens often commanding premiums. However, artificial toning is generally undesirable.
For circulation strikes, examples with strong strikes and minimal bag marks are highly prized, as many Eisenhower Dollars suffer from weak strikes and extensive contact marks due to their large size and the minting process used.
