There are several things that can impact the value of your silver dollar, from the type of auction you sell the coin, to the grading and condition of the coin itself. Aside from this core value, the rarity of the 1971 silver dollar makes it a collectable coin for enthusiasts all over the world. The silver dollar itself has intrinsic value because of the silver it is made from. 1971 silver dollars are not only a rare coin and highly desirable for collectors, but they could also be worth a small fortune. Interested in learning the values of all Eisenhower dollars? Click the link to see our price guide for the entire series.If you have stumbled across a silver dollar from 1971, you should keep hold of it until you have it valued.

The picture below illustrates the difference: Type 2 is on the far left, followed by Type 1 in the middle and Type 3 on the right.

On the less valuable Type 1 and Tdollars, there are visible and distinct islands in the Caribbean Sea. Next to the outline of Florida, there are no distinguishable islands. Type 2 dollars are identified by the details of Earth on the reverse side. The rare 1972 'type 2' design variety is worth upwards of $40 in all conditions. While most of these coins are common as well, there is one notable 1972 Philadelphia variety with a greater value. Philadelphia coins can be identified by their lack of a mintmark. These dollars are common, and are worth only $1-2 in any condition. Denver mint coins can be recognized by the small 'D' mintmark directly above the coin's date. Mint produced the normal copper-nickel coin for circulation at two mint branches, Philadelphia and Denver. Mint to coin collectors for a small premium.

A few special types of 'Ikes' were struck in a 40% silver alloy, and sold by the U.S. All of the dollar coins produced for public circulation were made on a copper-nickel planchet, the same type used in U.S.

The Eisenhower dollar serieswas created to commemorate the late president Dwight Eisenhower, with the first coins being produced in 1971. Wondering how much your old 'Ike' dollar is worth? Read below to learn the value of a 1972 silver dollar.

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