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1972 Type 2 Eisenhower dollar value guide -- the rare high-relief reverse variety, and its real auction record.
Note: a full grade-by-grade breakdown for this coin is still being compiled.
A reverse die mistakenly finished to proof-die specifications (higher relief, indistinct Florida islands) was used to strike a small number of ordinary business-strike coins -- PCGS records only 3,070 grading events for the variety, far fewer than the standard 1972 types.
Top-grade certified examples (PCGS MS66+/CAC) have sold at auction for $7,600–$15,870 (Heritage Auctions, GreatCollections, 2016–2024), corroborating this as a genuine rarity rather than a common-date value.
Live listings matching the 1972 Type 2 Eisenhower Dollar
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Condition drives price more than any other factor on a coin like this — two examples of the same date can be worth very different amounts depending on wear and authentication.
The value table above is organized by grade for a reason — a coin's condition, not just its date, sets where it lands on that range. If you're not sure how to grade, a seller's photos and description should call it out.
A professionally graded (PCGS/NGC) example carries more certainty than a raw coin, and usually a small premium for it. Both are fine to buy — just factor grading into the price you're comparing.
Prices vary between individual sellers here, not one retailer's price list. Sort by price, check the seller's Metal Points and order history, and message the seller if photos don't show enough detail to grade confidently.
About the 1972 Type 2 Eisenhower Dollar
Value depends heavily on condition. A well-worn example brings closer to —, while an uncirculated one can reach $144 or more.
A reverse die mistakenly finished to proof-die specifications (higher relief, indistinct Florida islands) was used to strike a small number of ordinary business-strike coins -- PCGS records only 3,070 grading events for the variety, far fewer than the standard 1972 types.
For anything you believe is a key date or an error, professional grading protects both buyer and seller by settling condition and authenticity before money changes hands.
List it free on PeerMetals — flat 2.75% seller fee, zero listing fees, 1–3 day payouts.
