1972 Eisenhower Dollar

This is a 1972 United States Eisenhower dollar coin, featuring the profile of the 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, on the obverse. The coin is large-sized, with a standard diameter of 38.1 mm and a weight of approximately 22.68 grams. As a business strike from 1972, this specimen is likely composed of a copper-nickel clad over a pure copper core, resulting in its characteristic silver-toned exterior with a visible copper edge. The obverse displays the word 'LIBERTY' across the top arc, the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' tucked under Eisenhower's chin, and the date '1972' at the base. Notably, there is no mint mark visible above the date, indicating it was minted at the Philadelphia Mint. The design by Frank Gasparro shows signs of circulation, with visible surface wear, small scratches, and light abrasions particularly on the high points of the portrait and the fields. The toning appears relatively neutral with a slight yellowish or aged patina typical of nickel-clad coins kept in non-ideal storage. The rim shows some minor dings consistent with its age and use in commerce. While it lacks the early strike brilliance of a proof coin, the legends remain sharp and legible, qualifying it as a standard circulated specimen produced during the early years of this short-lived dollar series.

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