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The 1972 Eisenhower Dollar Type 2 stands as the most important variety within the Eisenhower Dollar series. Among the three reverse hub types used in 1972, the Type 2 is widely recognized as the scarcest and most desirable.
Graded ANACS MS64, this coin offers a strong combination of Mint State preservation, clear variety attribution, and excellent eye appeal.
The Eisenhower Dollar was introduced in 1971 to commemorate:
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Apollo 11 moon landing
Produced from 1971 to 1978, the Ike Dollar marked the return of the large-size dollar coin after a 36-year absence following the end of the Peace Dollar series.
The 1972 issue is particularly important because it is the only year with three distinct reverse hub types, creating a collectible variety set within a single year.
Type 1:
Flattened Earth appearance
Florida not clearly defined
Type 2 (this coin):
Rounded Earth
Florida clearly separated from mainland
Caribbean islands visible
Softer overall design
Type 3:
Sharper Earth outline
Different Caribbean island configuration
The Type 2 reverse was produced in significantly smaller quantities, making it the key variety.
Obverse:
Portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower
“LIBERTY” above
Motto “IN GOD WE TRUST”
Date: 1972
Reverse:
Eagle landing on the moon
Earth visible in background (Type II design)
“UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”
“ONE DOLLAR”
Motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM”
The reverse design is inspired by the Apollo 11 mission insignia.
Denomination: $1
Year: 1972
Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Designer: Frank Gasparro
Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel (clad)
Weight: 22.68 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Type 2 Reverse
Grade: ANACS MS64
An MS64 (Mint State 64) coin typically exhibits:
Strong mint luster
Minor contact marks
Above-average eye appeal
No wear (fully uncirculated)
For Eisenhower Dollars, MS64 represents a desirable grade due to the large surface area, which often shows marks more easily.
This coin is especially attractive to:
Eisenhower Dollar specialists
Variety collectors
Modern U.S. coin enthusiasts
Certified coin buyers
Collectors building a complete 1972 three-type set
Because of its recognized rarity, the Type 2 variety remains the centerpiece of 1972 Ike Dollar collecting.
Encapsulation by ANACS ensures:
Verified variety attribution
Professional grading
Long-term protection
Market-recognized authentication
Proper storage will help preserve the coin’s luster and surface quality.
The 1972 Eisenhower Dollar Type 2 ANACS MS64 represents a key variety within modern U.S. numismatics. With its distinctive reverse design, limited production, and certified Mint State condition, it remains an essential coin for serious Ike Dollar collectors.
For those seeking a recognized variety with strong collector demand and historical significance, the 1972 Type 2 stands as a standout issue.
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