1972 (D) Eisenhower Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$13,200 MS67+ 07-23-2023 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1972 (D) Eisenhower Dollar represents a Denver Mint issue from the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series. The U.S. Mint produced 92.5 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 5 variants, accounting for 29% of the year's production. The obverse features Dwight D. Eisenhower facing left and the reverse displays an eagle landing on the moon with an olive branch in its talons, commemorating the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Three reverse varieties exist: Type 1 (most common), Type 2 (high-relief Earth struck from a proof die, scarce), and Type 3 (refined design used from 1973 onward). The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $7 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 22.7 grams, 38.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7410.
External References
Error Varieties(15)
1972-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-100c-1972D-01
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1972-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1972-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1972-D Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1972D-01
1972-D Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1972D-03
1972-D Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1972D-04
1972-D Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1972D-05
1972-D Typical Die Clash TDC-100C-1972D-06
CU-100c-1972D-01 Rim Cud
CU-100c-1972D-02 Rim Cud
PC-100c-1972D-01 Pre-Cud
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