Peace Silver Dollar

United States of America · 1922

A classic American silver dollar featuring a profile of Liberty on the obverse and a perched eagle on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1922
Denomination: One Dollar ($1 USD)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper (0.7734 oz Silver)

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Overview

A classic American silver dollar featuring a profile of Liberty on the obverse and a perched eagle on the reverse.

Historical significance

Designed by Anthony de Francisci, the Peace Dollar was minted to commemorate the end of World War I. It replaced the Morgan Dollar and was the last silver dollar struck for circulation in the United States.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing profile of Liberty wearing a radiate crown. Legend 'LIBERTY' at top, 'IN GOD WE TRVST' (Latin-style V for U) flanking the neck, and the date 1922 below.

Reverse (back)

An American bald eagle perched on a rock inscribed 'PEACE', holding an olive branch, with rays of sun in the background. Legends include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'ONE DOLLAR'.

Estimated value

$25-$35 for common circulated grades; $50-$150+ for uncirculated (MS-63 and higher).

What drives this coin's value

Condition/Grade is the primary factor for 1922 specimens. Luster, strike quality, and lack of surface marks increase value significantly.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF) / About Uncirculated (AU). Shows light wear on high points like the hair above the ear and the eagle's wing feathers, but retains significant detail.

Mintage & rarity

Common; Philadelphia minted 51,737,000 in 1922, making it the highest mintage year for the series.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Weight should be exactly 26.73g; common fakes are often underweight or magnetic. High-quality fakes may have 'mushy' details in Liberty's hair.

Notable varieties & errors

VAM varieties (die stages), including the 'Ear Ring' or 'Broken Wing' die breaks, are sought after by specialists.

Similar coins

1921 High Relief Peace Dollar (distinguished by deeper strike and different date) and the Morgan Silver Dollar (older design featuring a different Liberty portrait).