Peace dollars
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Overshadowed by the Morgan dollar, the Peace dollar is a beautiful coin that has a lot to offer collectors. An attractive design, 90% silver content, and it's not that difficult to complete. There are only 24 coins to a set, and no real stoppers. Peace dollars were minted from 1921-1928, and again in 1934-35. The 1935 coins are the last of the old-fashioned silver dollars.
The Philadelphia issues of 1922-26 are common and easily found. Maybe Mother or Grandma put away a few of these coins. A few searches through boxes of "common" silver dollars at coin shops and shows could turn up some mintmarked coins. I found a lovely 1923-S this way.
Key dates include the 1921, 1928 and 1934-S. I received a 1934-S as a graduation present. It was in my aunt's jewelry box, and she thought I'd like it!
Many Peace dollars survive in EF or AU condition. These coins don't have to be in super-duper Mint State to be pretty. Take your time and find coins that appeal to you, and that would fit nicely into your set.
A new series to collect that offers beauty, silver content, and history...you can't beat Peace dollars.
Comments
user_7180
Level 5
The last of the great silver dollars. Why did they stop minting them?
The Coin Student
Level 5
As a YN, I have not owned a Peace Dollar yet. It sounds like a good series to collect. Thanks for the information!
Mike
Level 7
I love the Peace coin. What I don't understand is the price on the 1921 high relief. It should be much higher. The broke so many dies they stopped making them that should raise the price. But for what it stands for is really enough for me. I think it's underrated. Again thanks for the information I appreciate it. Why ? Because I can always go back and read it.
Longstrider
Level 6
I agree. Peace Dollars are, in my opinion, one of our most beautiful coin. Their history is very interesting. I feel honored to have a complete Dansco set. Took a while but I got them all. Now to upgrade??? Thanks