Eisenhower dollars (1971-1978) are the last large-size dollar coins. Both clad and 40% silver versions exist, and several notable errors are known, particularly doubled dies.
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Scan My CoinThe 1972 Eisenhower dollar has three reverse types. The Type 2 was used briefly with a distinctive Earth design showing Florida closer to the rim.
How to check: Compare the Earth on the reverse to known types. Type 2 shows a flatter Earth with Florida noticeably further right.
$25 - $200+Various years show doubling on the date and LIBERTY.
How to check: Check the date and IN GOD WE TRUST with magnification for any secondary images.
$15 - $150Some Eisenhower dollars show a die defect that makes the R in LIBERTY appear to have a straight 'peg leg' instead of the curved tail.
How to check: Examine the R in LIBERTY closely. The right leg should normally curve outward; the peg leg variety shows a straight leg.
$10 - $75One copper-nickel layer missing, exposing the copper core.
How to check: One side appears copper-colored. The coin may also sound different when dropped.
$50 - $300Most clad Ike dollars are worth $1-$2. Silver versions are worth $5-$10 for silver content. Error varieties like the 1972 Type 2 and doubled dies can be worth $25-$300+.
Only S-mintmark (San Francisco) Eisenhower dollars from 1971-1974 come in 40% silver. Check the edge — silver versions have a uniform silver-white edge vs the copper stripe on clad versions.
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