1972 San Francisco(S) Eisenhower(Ike) Dollar Proof(PR)69 DCAM Ike Label

The 1972-S Eisenhower Dollar is a specific issue of the Eisenhower Dollar series, which was minted from 1971 to 1978 to honor the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. The "S" mint mark indicates that the coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint. The obverse (front) of the coin features a portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, while the reverse (back) depicts an eagle landing on the Moon, symbolizing the Apollo 11 moon landing. The design was created by Frank Gasparro, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at that time.

1972 S Ike Dollar PR69 DCAM

The Eisenhower Dollar is made of a copper-nickel clad composition. It consists of outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to an inner core of 100% copper. The "S" mint mark indicates that the coin was minted at the San Francisco Mint. Mint marks are usually located on the obverse, above the date.