{"product_id":"1972-eisenhower-dollar-type-2-king-of-ikes-ngc-ms64","title":"1972 Eisenhower Dollar Type 2 King of Ikes ~ NGC MS64","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1972 Eisenhower Dollar Type 2 “King of Ikes” – NGC MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd one of the most sought-after varieties in the entire Eisenhower Dollar series with this \u003cstrong\u003e1972 Eisenhower Dollar Type 2 “King of Ikes,” certified NGC MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 1972 Philadelphia Eisenhower Dollar was produced in three major reverse varieties, with the \u003cstrong\u003eType 2 being the rarest and most desirable\u003c\/strong\u003e. NGC recognizes the Type 2 as a key issue of the Eisenhower Dollar series. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eType 2 reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e was created when a proof reverse die was accidentally used to strike circulation coins at the Philadelphia Mint. The variety is most easily identified by the appearance of the Earth and Caribbean islands above the eagle. On Type 2 examples, the islands are extremely flat and appear almost indistinguishable, while the reverse has an overall smoother, lower-relief appearance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicknamed the \u003cstrong\u003e“King of Ikes,”\u003c\/strong\u003e the 1972 Type 2 is prized by collectors because of its rarity compared with the other 1972 Philadelphia varieties. PCGS estimates that only a small fraction of the original production survives in high-grade Mint State, with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5,000 examples estimated to survive in MS60 or better\u003c\/strong\u003e and about \u003cstrong\u003e500 in MS65 or better\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified \u003cstrong\u003eMint State 64 (MS64)\u003c\/strong\u003e by NGC, this coin is fully uncirculated and represents a highly desirable grade for this scarce variety. MS64 examples retain their original Mint State appearance, with attractive luster and the minor contact marks or abrasions normally associated with the grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features \u003cstrong\u003ePresident Dwight D. Eisenhower\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the reverse depicts an eagle landing on the lunar surface with an olive branch in its talons. The reverse design was adapted from the \u003cstrong\u003eApollo 11 mission insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e, commemorating the historic American achievement of landing astronauts on the Moon. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1972 Type 2 is a \u003cstrong\u003ecopper-nickel clad\u003c\/strong\u003e Eisenhower Dollar rather than a 40% silver issue. The coin has a copper core bonded to outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel. It weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e22.68 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e and measures about \u003cstrong\u003e38.1 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Eisenhower Dollars, modern U.S. varieties, or scarce modern coins, this \u003cstrong\u003e1972 Type 2 NGC MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an excellent combination of rarity, historical significance, and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia — No Mint Mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType 2 Reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e“King of Ikes”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC MS64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75,890,000 total 1972 Philadelphia Eisenhower Dollars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-Nickel Clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22.68 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 38.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank Gasparro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType 2 is the rarest of the three 1972 Philadelphia reverse varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruck using a reverse die intended for proof production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive flat, nearly indistinguishable islands below Florida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesirable \u003cstrong\u003eMint State MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopularly known as the \u003cstrong\u003e“King of Ikes”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey variety in the Eisenhower Dollar series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally graded and encapsulated by NGC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coin shown in the photographs is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact coin you will receive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please review the images carefully to evaluate the coin's luster, surfaces, strike, toning, variety characteristics, and overall eye appeal before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xenia Coin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55096803000649,"sku":"XCS-000336","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9065\/0953\/files\/201.png?v=1787072377","url":"https:\/\/www.xeniacoinshop.com\/products\/1972-eisenhower-dollar-type-2-king-of-ikes-ngc-ms64","provider":"Xenia Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}