Peace Silver Dollar

United States · 1922

A United States Peace dollar featuring the bust of Liberty on the obverse and an American eagle perched on a rock clutching an olive branch on the reverse, with beautiful natural golden-to-iridescent toning.

Country: United States
Year: 1922
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper

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Overview

Historical significance

Minted to commemorate the conclusion of World War I and the peace treaties that followed, succeeding the Morgan Dollar. Anthony de Francisci designed the coin, using his wife, Teresa Cafarelli, as the model for Liberty.

Obverse (front)

Profile of the Goddess Liberty facing left, wearing a radiant crown of light rays. The legend 'LIBERTY' arches above, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is split across the lower field, and the date '1922' appears at the bottom. The designer's monogram (AF) is located near the truncation of the neck.

Reverse (back)

An American eagle perched on a rock facing right, clutching an olive branch, with rays of sunlight extending from the background. The legends 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' encircle the top, 'ONE DOLLAR' is divided by the eagle, and the word 'PEACE' is inscribed at the base.

Estimated value

$30-$50 in circulated condition, $55-$150+ in uncirculated grades depending on eye appeal and toning.

What drives this coin's value

Overall state of preservation, presence of original mint luster, eye appeal (such as attractive natural toning), and absence of distracting bag marks or cleaning.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor friction on the highest points of Liberty's hair and the eagle's breast, accompanied by attractive cabinet toning.

Mintage & rarity

High mintage (over 51 million for the 1922 Philadelphia issue); considered a common date, though high-grade specimens or nice rainbow toning command premiums.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight (26.73g), diameter (38.1mm), and use the ping test or a non-destructive precious metals verifier. Beware of rare key dates like the 1928 or high relief 1921 being counterfeited or altered from common dates.

Notable varieties & errors

High Relief (1921), various repunched mint marks, and minor die varieties, though the 1922 regular strike is mostly standard.

Similar coins

Morgan Silver Dollar, which is heavier and features a distinct classic Liberty head and heraldic eagle design from an earlier era.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves. Never clean, polish, or wash the coin, as this destroys original surfaces, removes natural toning, and severely diminishes collector value. Store in a secure, inert, PVC-free holder or coin capsule in a stable, low-humidity environment.