1971-D Eisenhower Dollar Greaser - Missing "i" In In God We Trust

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OklaNumist New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 10/11/2025 12:51 pm Picked up an interesting 1971-D Eisenhower dollar that looks like maybe a Greaser error — the "I" in IN GOD WE TRUST is completely missing. There seems to be some PMD also. Following the contour of the edge of the coin, there is a smooth band that seems to start where the "I" is supposed to be and travels through the "L" in Liberty, but does not affect the "L" as well as around the coin. The last 2 photos, the coin is in the same position and same zoom, only the light has changed to maybe better detect what maybe going on. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73688 Posts	Posted 10/11/2025 1:05 pm It's a nice example of a Greaser. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21586 Posts	Posted 10/11/2025 1:08 pm Correct, what you have is a minor Grease Filled Die. Not enough to warrant a premium but keep it if you like as an example. It is also best if you were to show a complete photo of each side when posting. This can sometimes help with a diagnosis. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 10/11/2025 7:46 pm very nice greased die Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
OklaNumist New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 10/12/2025 10:19 am I took the feedback and continued my research on this error and it appears to be only affecting the obverse: "Grease" (die fill) Error - Grease-mediated radial smear; Obverse: Missing "I" from "IN GOD WE TRUST." Peripheral design weakness. Does that sound good? I am logging into a spreadsheet for future use by my kids and grandkids. I took the description from Error-Ref. Report this Post to the Staff
HGK3 Pillar of the Community United States 572 Posts	Posted 10/12/2025 5:27 pm "Grease mediated radial smear" describes a situation wherein the presence of grease pushes or "smears" the design elements outward away from the center. I don't see any smearing of elements, only the interference with the striking fully of the I, so I would classify this as only a minor Grease Filled Die. I do see potential die wear on the the tops of LIB and a few radial flow lines, but don't see any obvious "smearing"". Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19118 Posts	Posted 10/12/2025 5:30 pm Agree with HGK3 (above). Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 10/13/2025 08:37 am Nice example! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 10/13/2025 08:49 am yup, a Grease Filled Die (letter I) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
OklaNumist New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 10/13/2025 11:40 am Awesome thank you, I will change my discription. Report this Post to the Staff
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1971-D Eisenhower Dollar Greaser - Missing "I" In In God We Trust