1972-S ONE DOLLAR
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 2,193,056
Proofs: 1,811,631
Designer: Frank Gasparro, the
reverse based on a design by Michael Collins and James Cooper
Diameter: 38.5 millimeters
Metal Content:
Outer layers - 80% Silver, 20% Other
Center - 79% Copper, 21% Nickel
Weight: 380 grains (24.6
grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: "S" (for San
Francisco, CA) between Eisenhower's head and the date
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Varieties:
Notes:
The finest examples graded by
PCGS are 3 MS-69's.
The finest Proof examples graded
by PCGS are 103 PR-68's. The finest Proof Cameo examples graded
by PCGS are 9 PRCA-69's. The finest Proof Deep Cameo examples graded
by PCGS are 18 PRDC-70's.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial
Coins" by Walter Breen
"The PCGS Population
Report, April 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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