The mark indicates that the coin is genuine and is 40% silver. When purchasing 1972 silver dollar coins, it is recommended that you select an S mint mark near Eisenhower’s neck. Grading is crucial in determining the value of the 1972 silver dollar. A 1972 S silver dollar was auctioned off for $5,750, which was the highest price ever paid for a US silver dollar. The Philadelphia Mint used the incorrect reverse proof die, resulting in this error. In only 100 1972 silver dollars do the rare errors appear. Such a coin can sell for thousands of dollars or more. A 1972 silver dollar’s average circulated value may range between $8 and $20.
These coins have always been considered more precious than the rest because they have never been circulated (uncirculated). It is estimated that more than 170 million Eisenhower silver dollars were struck in 1972. For instance, a 1972 D Silver Dollar that is in pristine, uncirculated condition is worth up to $2000 on the open market. According to the NGC Price Guide, the value of a Eisenhower Dollar in circulated condition from 1972 will range between $1.05 and $1.50 as of October 2022, when it was first issued.
