1972 Eisenhower Dollar (Ike Dollar)
United States Mint (Philadelphia) · Collectibles & Antiques > Coins & Paper Money
Era / Decade
Early 1970s (Dated 1972)
Material
Copper-Nickel Clad (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layer over a pure copper core)
Condition
Very Good to Fine (Circulated). Visible contact marks, scratches on the fields and bust, and flattening of high-point details consistent with circulation.
Demand Level
Low. While collectors enjoy them, millions were minted and they are not silver. They primarily sell as curiosity items or filler for coin folders.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
Low: $1.00 | Mid: $1.50 | High: $2.50
Estimated Retail Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sold listings show single circulated 1972 clad dollars selling for $1.50 to $4.00 including shipping, often resulting in little to no profit after fees.
Description
A 1972 Eisenhower Dollar featuring President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse and the Apollo 11 moon landing insignia (eagle landing on the moon) on the reverse. This is a business strike coin intended for circulation. It lacks a mint mark, indicating it was produced at the Philadelphia Mint.
Key Features
Large format coin (last of the large-size US dollars); historical significance of the moon landing; no mint mark (Philadelphia origin); high nostalgia value.
Authenticity Indicators
Weight, diameter, and strike quality match standard US Mint specifications for the copper-nickel clad version. Confidence Level: High.
Flaws to Note
Heavy surface scratches (bag marks); flattened hair details; rim dings; dull luster due to circulation and handling. This is a common date/strike.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), Facebook Marketplace (local), or local coin shops. It is often not worth the shipping costs to sell individually online.
Selling Tips
Do NOT clean or polish the coin, as this destroys numismatic value. Bundle several together to make the shipping cost worthwhile. Highlight that it is a 'No Mint Mark' 1972 Philly strike, though it remains a common coin.