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The Global Insight

What is a 1972 silver dollar worth today?

Author

Michael Gray

Updated on April 11, 2026

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1972 Eisenhower Dollar value at an average of $2.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $140.

What is a 1972 Eisenhower silver dollar worth?

Eisenhower Dollars Average Prices and Values

Date & MintCirc. BuyUnc. Buy
1972 Type 3$2.00$12.00
1972-D$2.00$4.30
1972-S Silver$7.00$13.00
1972-S Slv. Proof Proof$14.00

Where can I find a 1972 silver dollar?

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.

How much money was made in the US in 1972?

The US Mint made more than 170 million Eisenhower dollars in 1972. Only around two million of them were silver, with the rest being copper-nickel clad. Even though copper-nickel clad 1972 dollars don’t contain silver, some are still worth significant money due to their numismatic value. The Various Types of 1972 Dollars

What kind of coin was made in 1972?

The US also minted the 1972 Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin with no mint mark and also the 1972 D Eisenhower copper-nickel clad coin. It’s relatively easy to tell the difference between the silver clad coins and the copper-nickel clad coins.

What is the type of 1972 Ike dollar?

Type 2 – The Type 2 is the scarcest of the three copper-nickel 1972 Ike dollar varieties. It shows Florida appearing more like a triangular funnel, while the Caribbean islands are faint in appearance. Type 3 – This is the most geographically correct design of the three, showing Florida with more coastal detail on its west side.