This specific coin is a variant of the Eisenhower greenback, a large-size greenback coin minted by the US Mint from 1971 to 1978. It particularly refers to a design distinction discovered on a number of the cash produced in 1972. The figuring out attribute of this variant is a sharper, clearer rendering of the Earth on the reverse facet, notably evident within the depiction of Florida and the encircling Gulf Coast. This contrasts with the extra flattened or vague rendering discovered on the opposite model minted that 12 months.
The existence of this variation supplies vital worth to collectors. It permits for a extra nuanced understanding of the minting course of and the variations that may happen even throughout the similar 12 months of manufacturing. Moreover, it highlights the eye to element required for numismatic examine and the rewarding nature of figuring out and cataloging these delicate variations. The historic context is rooted within the commemorative nature of the Eisenhower greenback, honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 mission.