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As I have mentioned I've started collecting again after lengthy absence. As I'm reorienting myself to the different Ike's, in this case the proofs, I find myself trying to remember packaging for the various proofs. I know that one of them was in, what I remember, as being the "brown" container. I know there's a silver proof in the proof sets.
So I need help remembering the different packaging and what they hold?
Thanks,
Chris
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All proof Ikes were minted in San Francisco and have the S mint mark.
The 1971 to 1974 brown box Ikes were single 40% silver proof Ikes housed in a plastic lens similar to the proof sets.
From 1973 to 1978, copper-nickel clad proof Ikes were included in the annual six coin proof set. No 1975 dated Ikes were minted. The 1975 proof sets contained a 1976 Variety 1 reverse Ike, the 1976 sets had the Variety 2.
The 1976 40% silver proof Ikes was sold in a three coin set with the half dollar and quarter. These are the only sets than had a 40% silver proof Ike. All 1976 40% silver Ikes have the Variety 1 reverse.
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Bedrock of the Community
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jbuck, thank you for that proof Ike synopsis. Copied and saved!
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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jbuck thanks for the reply, clears up a bunch. But there's still a bit of fog. Is there a 71 and 72 S silver clad proof? My reason for asking is one thing I was looking at is the Eisenhower dollar check list (from Littleton) and it lists a 71 and 72 clad proof, an that has me confused. I don't seem to remember that. And another thing that confusing is for 73 they list a S Silver proof, S Sliver clad and S silver proof. I seem to remember the "Blue Ike" playing into that. Thanks for helping me figure this out. Edited by Gamall Maor
01/16/2025 5:07 pm
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Is there a 71 and 72 S silver clad proof? No. The 1971 and 1972 proof sets were five coin sets, no dollars were included. Quote:My reason for asking is one thing I was looking at is the Eisenhower dollar check list (from Littleton) and it lists a 71 and 72 clad proof, an that has me confused. That list has two errors. No clad proof Ikes were made those years. Quote:
And another thing that confusing is for 73 they list a S Silver proof, S Sliver clad and S silver proof. I seem to remember the "Blue Ike" playing into that. All 40% silver proof Ikes are clad—Cladding is 80% Silver, 20% Copper and core is 79% Copper, 21% Silver. The blue Ikes are in a blue envelope. They are uncirculated 40% silver Ikes. Like the brown box Ikes, they were issued 1971 to 1974. There is also an uncirculated three coin set for 1976. All minted in San Francisco. Quote:
Thanks for helping me figure this out. My pleasure.
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That clears up so much. So my thinking is for 1971 for example there is P,D, S (Sliver, aka blue Ike) and S Proof (Brown) . Am I close to the right track?
You know when I was collecting 20 years ago I thought I had it figured out, I was so wrong!!! Which is why I really apricate this site!
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jbuck nailed it. Nice job.
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As you can tell from his Avatar - jbuck is our Official Eisenhower Expert here.
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That clears up so much. So my thinking is for 1971 for example there is P,D, S (Sliver, aka blue Ike) and S Proof (Brown) . Am I close to the right track? Correct.  If you want to see a decent list: Eisenhower dollars. Unfortunately, it omits the two varieties for 1976. You can click on the link in my signature if you want to tour my set. Quote:
You know when I was collecting 20 years ago I thought I had it figured out, I was so wrong!!! Which is why I really apricate this site! Glad you have found us.
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jbuck nailed it. Nice job. Quote:
As you can tell from his Avatar - jbuck is our Official Eisenhower Expert here. As always, I am humbled by the confidence. 
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Posted 01/16/2025 4:47 pm
