1924 Peace Dollar (1924-P)


The 1924 Peace Dollar (1924-P)

Silver Peace Dollar, dated 1924. No mint mark indicates the Philadelphia facility of the US Mint. Easy to find and often priced on the silver bullion value.

The Obverse shows the head and neck of Liberty. Designed by Anthony de Francisci, you can see his monogram under the neck.

The 1924 Peace Dollars were minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and San Francisco ('S').

The edge is reeded (milled).

The Reverse, also by Anthony de Francisci, shows a bald eagle holding an olive branch. The word PEACE appears below.

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Mintage: 11,811,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at US Mint - Philadelphia.
Remember 1924 ?
In the UK: The Monarch is King George V. Prime Minister is Stanley Baldwin (Conservative) until 16 January, then Ramsay MacDonald (Labour) until 4 November, then it's Stanley Baldwin again. The Olympics are in Paris. The Sunday Express is the first newspaper to publish a crossword.
In USA: The President is Calvin Coolidge (R-Massachusetts), who is the first President to deliver a radio broadcast from the White House. There is no vice-President. It's the Prohibition era (1919–1933) and the Roaring Twenties (1920–1929). J. Edgar Hoover is becomes head of the FBI. Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is founded in California. It's the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.
Category: Peace Dollars
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.

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Which Mint: US Mint - Philadelphia
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.
Country of Origin: United States of America
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.
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USA Silver Peace Dollars (1921-1935) Selected Dates & Mintmarks : See menu
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