Most collectors know the Eisenhower dollar (1971–1978) as the last large-size U.S. dollar coin. But did you know that a rare 1972 “Type 2” Ike Dollar with missing clad layers can sell for up to $15,000? 🤯
Here’s how to spot this incredible mint error before it slips through your fingers.
🔎 Key Identification Features
- Missing Clad Layer Error (Type 2)
✔ Obverse (Front): Copper core exposed on Eisenhower’s profile
✔ Reverse (Back): Partial or fully missing silver-colored layer
✔ Edge View: Clearly shows the copper “sandwich” core instead of uniform silver - Weight & Composition
- ✅ Normal Ike Dollar: 22.68g (copper-nickel clad)
- ✅ Error Ike Dollar: Slightly lighter, depending on how much clad is missing
- Mint Mark Check
- ✔ 1972-D (Denver): Most common for this error
- ✔ 1972-P (Philadelphia): Rarer, but documented
📈 2025 Value Breakdown
| Condition | Missing Obverse Clad | Missing Reverse Clad | Both Sides Missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circulated | $500 – $1,500 | $800 – $2,000 | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Uncirculated | $2,000 – $5,000 | $3,000 – $8,000 | $8,000 – $15,000 |
💎 Record Sale: A 1972 Ike Dollar with missing clad, graded PCGS MS64, sold for $14,850 in 2024.
⚠️ 3-Step Authentication Guide
- Magnification Check
🔍 Look for copper bleeding through the design and uneven surface texture. - Weigh Precisely
⚖️ Use a scale accurate to 0.01g — even a 0.5g difference can prove authenticity. - Professional Grading
📜 Submit to PCGS or NGC with “Mint Error” designation for maximum value.
🚫 Red Flags to Avoid:
- Acid-treated coins (unnatural copper look)
- Incorrect weight (true errors still fall between 20–23g)
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