Silver Dollars have long become obsolete as circulating currency in the US. The Eisenhower Dollar series was the first U.S. Silver Dollar program since the Peace Dollar's final mintage in 1935, and the last dollar coin to contain any amount of silver. A tiny 5% of the entire Eisenhower series was ever minted in 40% silver, so the Eisenhower Dollar wasn't even struck in silver for the entire series. This 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar is one of the few years that were struck in silver. Even though these coins are nearing 50 years in age, NGC has certified each to still be in stunning GEM Proof condition.
1972 was a remarkable year as it was the year of the Apollo 16 moon landing! Astronauts Charles Duke Jr. and John Young landed the Lunar Module Orion on the surface of the moon and spent the following three days exploring the surface. The Eisenhower Dollar is known for its reverse design featuring the surface of the moon and a view of Earth, as a celebration of the first moon landing in 1969. This incredible 1972-S Silver Eisenhower Dollar coin has a special moon landing label, and has been signed by Charles "Charlie" Duke himself! He is one of the four surviving moon walkers, so him signing this stunning silver Eisenhower Dollar from the year he made history makes this coin a true masterpiece. Be one of the few to secure this remarkable coin for your collection before we sell out for good!
Highlights:
- NGC GEM Proof
- Signed by Charles Duke of the Apollo 16 Moon Landing
- 40% silver Eisenhower Dollar
