Peace Silver Dollars (1921-1935)
Peace Silver Dollars (1921-1935)
The Peace Silver Dollar is a United States dollar coin minted from 1921 to 1928 and again in 1934 and 1935 due to changes in legislation. Following the iconic Morgan Dollar series, and overlapping for one year, the Peace Dollar represented a shift in U.S. coinage after the first World War. Anthony de Francisci designed the coin, resulting from a competition to find designs emblematic of peace.
The coin is significant in that it commemorates the peace following World War I. Its name, "Peace dollar," is not found on the coin but is derived from the original models, which were inscribed with the word PEACE.
The Peace Silver Dollar is a popular coin among collectors for its design and the history it represents. Like all old coins, the value of a Peace Dollar depends on its condition, its rarity, and the demand from collectors.
Collectors interested in the Peace Dollar may also want to consider the series that preced them, the Morgan Dollars. The overlapping 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar is a great bridge to start with between the two series.
Composition of Peace Silver Dollars
The Peace Dollar is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. Each coin weighs 26.73 grams, with a silver content of 0.77344 troy ounces. If you are shopping for Constitutional silver, we have a wide assortment of 90% silver coins to choose from. Browse our selection of Mercury dimes after finding the right Peace dollar for your collection.
Peace Dollar Design
The obverse side of the coin features the profile of Lady Liberty, modeled after de Francisci's wife, Teresa. The design is striking and modernistic, and Liberty is shown wearing a radiant crown, with rays of sunlight emanating from her head. The word "LIBERTY" is shown above, and the phrase "IN GOD WE TRUST" is below. The mint date is also featured on the obverse.
The reverse design of the Peace Dollar features a bald eagle at rest, clutching an olive branch above the inscription "PEACE." The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR" are inscribed around the border, along with the phrase "E PLURIBUS UNUM" above the eagle.
Key Dates for the Peace Silver Dollar
Key dates for the Peace Dollar series include the 1921 high-relief issue (the first year of the issue and the only one with a high relief), 1928 (the lowest mintage of the series), and the 1934-S (known for its scarcity in higher grades). This is just a small sampling of key dates and is not investment advice.
Our Most Popular Peace Silver Dollar Purchase: 1922-1925 Random Year BU
These Peace Silver coins are highly collectible. You will get a random issue, but you may get lucky and receive the year you are looking for. You can buy them in large quantities and receive them in tubes of 20. Individual coins come in protective bags.
Our second most popular purchase are 1922-1925 random year cull dollars. You can also buy this version in tubes of 20.
