1972 Silver Dollar Value
A worn 1972 Eisenhower dollar is worth its face value, $1.
Uncirculated ones bring $4–10, and a certified MS65 brings $25–40.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-D | 92,548,511 | $1 (face) | $4–10 | $25–40 |
| 1972 (no mint mark) | 75,890,000 | $1 (face) | $4–10 | $90–150 |
| 1972-S (40% silver) | 2,193,056 | $18.94 | $24–34 | $30–45 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Front of the coin, above the date, below Eisenhower's neck. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
What it's made of
- Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core), 22.68 grams
- 40% silver overall (silver-clad), 24.59 grams, 0.31625 troy oz of silver, worth $18.94 today
Varieties and errors to check
Type 1, 2 and 3 reverses
Look for: Look at the Earth on the back: on Type 2 the islands below Florida are very flat and hard to make out. Compare against reference photos.
The 1972 Type 2 is scarce and worth a premium; needs a side-by-side comparison.
Typical value: $25–150
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1972-D | For circulation | 92,548,511 |
| 1972 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 75,890,000 |
| 1972-S (40% silver) | Collector set, 40% silver | 2,193,056 |
| 1972-S | Proof (collector) — silver | 1,811,631 |
Questions
Is a 1972 Eisenhower dollar silver?
Only the San Francisco (S) collector coins sold in special sets are 40% silver. 1972 coins from circulation are copper-nickel clad. Look at the edge: a copper stripe means it is not silver.
Which 1972 Eisenhower dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1972 (no mint mark) is worth the most, about $90–150 in MS65. The Type 1, 2 and 3 reverses is the one to look for: typical examples sell for $25–150.
Where is the mint mark on a 1972 Eisenhower dollar?
Front of the coin, above the date, below Eisenhower's neck. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1972 Eisenhower dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1972: 1972 half dollar, 1972 penny, 1972 quarter.
More Eisenhower dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.