Coin Identifier
Peace Silver Dollar — obverse
Obverse
Peace Silver Dollar — reverse
Reverse
One Dollar ($1)

Peace Silver Dollar

United States · 1922

A silver dollar featuring the radiant profile of Liberty on the obverse and a perched eagle with olive branches on the reverse, showing golden-toned natural toning.

Country
United States
Year
1922
Denomination
One Dollar ($1)
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Overview

A silver dollar featuring the radiant profile of Liberty on the obverse and a perched eagle with olive branches on the reverse, showing golden-toned natural toning.

Historical significance

Issued to commemorate the peace following World War I, replacing the Morgan Dollar. It was minted under the Pittman Act.

Obverse (front)

Bust of Liberty facing left wearing a radiate tiara, with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST split across the lower field and LIBERTY around the top rim. Designed by Anthony de Francisci.

Reverse (back)

An American eagle perched on a rock, clutching an olive branch, facing right toward the sun's rays. Inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR, and PEACE. Designed by Anthony de Francisci.

Estimated value

$30-$50 in circulated condition, $60-$150+ in uncirculated condition depending on grade.

What drives this coin's value

Overall preservation, presence of original mint luster, absence of distracting marks, and toning appeal.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS-60 to MS-62) with strong details and minor contact marks, alongside attractive golden toning.

Mintage & rarity

51,737,000 minted in Philadelphia for 1922; extremely common and readily available.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight (26.73g), diameter (38.1mm), ring test for silver composition, and verify lettering crispness against known genuine examples.

Notable varieties & errors

High Relief 1921 (different year), 1922 Die Varieties (such as varied high/low relief modifications, though 1922 was predominantly normal relief).

Similar coins

Morgan Silver Dollar, Eisenhower Dollar

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean cotton gloves, store in a PVC-free coin flip, capsule, or inertia slab, and never clean or wash the coin.