Another notable diagnostic of the Type 1 is the coin’s overall strike, which is rather soft and results in a low-relief appearance.

Type 1 – The island of Cuba, seen below a stumpy peninsula of Florida, appears as a tear-drop blob rather than the crescent-shaped peninsula that it is. The accuracy-or relative lack thereof-in the appearance of Florida and the Caribbean islands is what sets the three types apart. You'll further see geographical details of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. You’ll note that the planet Earth is visible in the design above the eagle’s head and right wing. The reverse design, by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro, incorporates the Apollo 11 insignia. The three differences are all found on the coin's reverse. Let’s get back to those three 1972 Eisenhower dollar varieties for a moment… What makes them different from each other? The Three Types of Philadelphia 1972 Clad Eisenhower Dollars As time goes on and more are broken out of their holders, Brown Ikes and Blue Ikes still in their original government packaging may earn premiums. Therefore, there is presently not a standard markup for these pieces. Even so, enough silver 1972 Eisenhowers remain in their packaging to meet demand. Some were placed in albums, while others have been graded by coin grading services. Many 40% silver Eisenhower dollars have been broken out of their original government packaging.

The 40% silver uncirculated Eisenhower dollars are often dubbed “Blue Ikes” or “Blue Pack Ikes.” They were protected by heat-sealed plastic packaging and shipped in blue-colored outer paper envelopes. The 40% silver proof Ikes are commonly referred to as “Brown Ikes” or “Brown Pack Ikes.” Their original government packaging is a brown-colored faux wood grain cardboard box. Dollars were not included in proof sets until 1973.īoth types of 1972-S Eisenhower silver dollars were packaged individually for sale to collectors. Note that there are no 1972-S copper-nickel clad proofs. Here’s a further rundown on the six types of 1972 dollars: The United States Mint produced four distinct types of copper-nickel clad 1972 dollars, as well as two in 40% silver.

1972 silver half dollar value