what is a 1972 silver dollar worth

[SarahLynn]

Well, my friend, that's the million-dollar question that, in most cases, is worth about a dollar. The provided search results seem to be on a digital vacation, offering up website navigation instead of cold, hard facts, so we'll have to rely on expertise.

Here's the deal with the 1972 Eisenhower dollar: the term "silver dollar" is a bit of a misnomer for most of them. The vast majority of 1972 "Ike" dollars intended for circulation were made of a copper-nickel blend and contain absolutely no silver. If your coin has no mint mark or a "D" mint mark (for the Denver mint), you're likely holding one of these. In circulated condition, it's worth exactly one dollar.

However, don't lose all hope! The U.S. Mint did create special versions for collectors that do contain silver. If your 1972 dollar has an "S" mint mark (for the San Francisco mint), then congratulations, you've hit the jackpot... or at least a small purse of coins. These special collector coins are made of 40% silver.

The value of these "S" mint mark silver Ikes depends on their condition and the current price of silver, but you can generally expect them to be worth somewhere in the $10 to $15 range. So, while it may not fund an early retirement, it's certainly worth more than its face value and a fun piece of history to own. Always check for that little "S" before you spend it on a candy bar