1923 Peace Dollar

The Peace Dollar is a coin of the United States of America minted between 1921 and 1935 (actually 1921-1928, then 1934-1935). The designer was Anthony de Francisci who won a competition to find the design. The Obverse shows Liberty and the Reverse is a bald eagle holding an olive branch.

The 'Peace' was to commemorate the peace after World War I. To recognise the 100th anniversary of the Peace Dollar, the coin will be issued in 2021 as a commemorative.

Specifications

• Country:United States
• Denomination: $1.00 (One US Dollar)
• Weight: 26.73 g
• Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 in)
• Edge: reeded
• Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper
• Silver content: 26.73g / 0.77344 troy oz
• Issued: 1921–1928; 1934–1935 (circulation); 2021 (commemorative)

A mint mark may be present just above the tip of eagle's wings on reverse. If no mint mark then Philadelphia, else D-Denver, S-San Francisco.

Key Dates: 1921, 1922 High relief, 1928, 1934S. Top quality coins can attract high prices, but many worn specimens sell for near bullion prices.

We have a few articles about Peace Dollars:

• The Creation of the Peace Silver Dollar
• Peace Silver Dollars

The United States Mint, Philadelphia was founded in 1792. It has a mint mark of 'P' although the early coins minted there do not carry a mint mark. The 'P' was added to most coins after 1980.
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a constitutional federal republic composed of 50 states. It's currency is the Dollar (USD $1) and that is equivalent to 100 cents.

The United States mints many famous coins in gold, silver and lesser metals. The USA has several Mints, such as Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point (NY) and Denver.