Your 1972 “Type 2” Ike dollar with missing clad layers could be worth up to $15,000—here’s how to verify this striking error.
🔍 Key Identification Features
1. Missing Clad Layer Error (Type 2)
✔ Obverse (Front): Copper core exposed on Eisenhower’s profile
✔ Reverse (Back): Partial or missing silver-colored outer layer
✔ Edge View: Shows copper sandwich layer (normal coins have uniform silver edge)
2. Weight & Composition
✅ Standard: 22.68g (copper-nickel clad)
✅ Error Coin: Slightly lighter (varies based on missing material)
3. Mint Mark Check
✔ 1972-D (Denver) – Most common for this error
✔ 1972-P (Philadelphia) – Rare 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: $14,850 for PCGS MS64 (2024)
⚠️ 3-Step Authentication
- Magnification Check:
- Look for copper bleeding through design details
- Verify uneven surface texture where clad is missing
- Weigh Precisely:
- Use a 0.01g scale – even 0.5g variance matters
- Professional Grading:
- Submit to NGC/PCGS with “Mint Error” designation
Red Flags:
❌ Acid-treated coins (unnatural copper color)
❌ Wrong weight (should be 20-23g)
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