Peace Silver Dollar (1921–1935)
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Drescription: The Peace Silver Dollar (1921–1935) is a 90% silver coin minted to commemorate the end of WWI, featuring a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a perched eagle on the reverse. Designed by Anthony de Francisci, this 38.1 mm coin was produced at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints.
Key Characteristics and Description:
Design & Symbolism: The obverse features the profile of Lady Liberty with a radiant crown (modeled after the sculptor’s wife, Teresa). The reverse displays a bald eagle resting on a rock, holding an olive branch, with the word "PEACE" below it.
Production Years: Minted from 1921 to 1928, and again in 1934 and 1935.
Relief Variations: The 1921 issues and some 1922, are high-relief, while 1922–1935, are shallow, or "low" relief.
Mint Marks: Located on the reverse below the word "ONE". Philadelphia (no mark), Denver ("D"), and San Francisco ("S").
The Peace dollar was the last U.S. dollar coin to be struck for circulation in silver, serving as a significant, artistic mark of post-WWI American history.
Key Characteristics and Description:
Design & Symbolism: The obverse features the profile of Lady Liberty with a radiant crown (modeled after the sculptor’s wife, Teresa). The reverse displays a bald eagle resting on a rock, holding an olive branch, with the word "PEACE" below it.
Production Years: Minted from 1921 to 1928, and again in 1934 and 1935.
Relief Variations: The 1921 issues and some 1922, are high-relief, while 1922–1935, are shallow, or "low" relief.
Mint Marks: Located on the reverse below the word "ONE". Philadelphia (no mark), Denver ("D"), and San Francisco ("S").
The Peace dollar was the last U.S. dollar coin to be struck for circulation in silver, serving as a significant, artistic mark of post-WWI American history.