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[ed-BOTD]

ive got about 80 ikes ,,,what are the dates to watch for ,,for silver content ,, or are they just dead weight,only worth a dollar,,,or do i have something,,,most are 71s and 72s with a scattering of other dates,,,,,just wondering if i should hold them or spend them,,,,thanks for any responce-------edBOTD

 

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[coinmojo]

They made 40% silver content ones for most years look for the "s" mint mark or the white edge. Also the 1973 Ikes are hard to come by. In the last 3 years I've only been able to come up with three 73's 3 40%'s and one proof after going Through over 2000 of them. 71 & 72 are the most common 73 was a very low mintage year.
The 76 Bicentennials with the bold letters are keepers as well.

CRH Mojo

 

[photogame]

the 72's had three different reverses, type I, II, and III. type II is worth about $100 in au condition worth some research, take care and hh

 

[krakatoa]

I just sold about 152 Ikes to a coin dealer today for $1.15 each, so even if you don't get anything good, you can still make 10%-15% on them if you call around to dealers. So I made an extra $30 and bought a proof American Eagle. Can't beat a free American Eagle.

 

[cyberdan]

I just sold about 152 Ikes to a coin dealer today for $1.15 each, so even if you don't get anything good, you can still make 10%-15% on them if you call around to dealers.

I had 1400 to return once and called over a dozen local dealers. No body even wanted to pay $1 each. No demand for ikes out here (left coast)

 

[seattleMD]

Ikes are selling for a premium on eBay as well.