Peace Dollar
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Spanning 1921 to the present day, the Peace Dollar catalog contains 39 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1922 Peace Dollar at just 35,401 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1922 Peace Dollar Proof at up to $240,000 in top grade.
Peace Dollar · All Strikes Mintage by Year
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About the Peace Dollar
The Peace Dollar was the first coin struck to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles that put an end to World War I. The coins were authorized by the Pittman Act of April 1923, which coincided with the anniversary of the signing of the treaty. Designed by Anthony de Francisci, the Peace Dollar was minted from 1921 to 1928 and again in 1934 and 1935.
The obverse of the Peace Dollar features a portrait of Liberty wearing a sheath crowned with a ribbon inscribed “Peace.” The reverse has a perched eagle with an olive branch in its talons, surrounded by a laurel wreath intended to symbolize peace in the aftermath of World War I.
The Peace Dollar was initially struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, with a diameter of 38.1 millimeters, a weight of 26.73 grams, and a reeded edge. The first coin struck in 1921 featured a high relief design, which was substantially reduced in 1922. The 1934 and 1935 coins were made with a deeper relief.
Many numismatists consider the Peace Dollar to be one of the most attractive coins ever struck in the United States, as well as one of the most sought-after for both collectors and investors. The Mint also released a specially-minted set in 1921 with a prooflike finish (also known as a Satin finish). This set became known as the "Peace Dollar Special Mint Set" or "Satin Proof" and most coins in the set have since been certified as Proof 68 by PCGS. These are considered the most desirable and valuable Peace Dollars by collectors.
Overall, the Peace Dollar played an important role in history and coin collecting. It remains an important part of United States numismatics and a timeless reminder of the peaceful resolution of World War I.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Peace Dollar minted?
- The Peace Dollar was minted by United States from 1921 to the present day.
- How many Peace Dollar coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 191,659,689 Peace Dollar coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the Peace Dollar?
- Peace Dollar coins were struck with the following mintmarks: D, S. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the Peace Dollar made of?
- The Peace Dollar is made of silver (.900), weighs 26.73 grams, and measures 38.1 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Peace Dollar worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $240,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.