Hello there! That's a great question about the 1972 Eisenhower dollar. It's a very common point of confusion for this particular coin.
The provided search result snippets unfortunately don't contain the specific details needed, but I can certainly help based on general coin knowledge.
The value of your 1972 dollar depends entirely on its mint mark. A 1972 dollar with a "D" on it was minted in Denver and is not made of silver. These coins were intended for general circulation and are composed of a copper-nickel clad. Because of this, a circulated 1972-D Eisenhower dollar is typically worth only its face value of one dollar. If it's in pristine, uncirculated condition, a collector might pay a few dollars for it.
However, the U.S. Mint did produce special collector's versions of the 1972 Eisenhower dollar that do contain silver. These were struck at the San Francisco mint and have an "S" mint mark. The 1972-S dollars are made of 40% silver. Their value is primarily based on their silver content, which means they are worth significantly more than face value, with the exact amount fluctuating with the daily price of silver.
So, to determine your coin's value, the first thing to do is check for the mint mark on the front (obverse) side, just below Eisenhower's neck. If you see a "D," it's a non-silver coin worth about a dollar. If you see an "S," you have a 40% silver coin worth much more
