Design and Specifications of the Peace Dollar

The Peace Dollar was introduced to commemorate the end of World War I and symbolize America’s desire for peace. It replaced the Morgan Dollar and was the last silver dollar minted for circulation in the United States until the 1970s.
Weight 26.73 grams
Diameter 38.1 mm
Mint Marks No mint mark (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco)
Composition 90% silver, 10% copper
Obverse Design Left-facing profile of Lady Liberty wearing a radiant crown, designed by Anthony de Francisci
Reverse Design Bald eagle perched on a rock, clutching an olive branch, with the word 'PEACE' below, designed by Anthony de Francisci
Years of Minting 1921-1935

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of Peace Dollars significantly impacts their value, with uncirculated specimens commanding premium prices. Some notable varieties include the 1922 High Relief and the 1926-S Matte Proof, which are extremely rare and valuable. Additionally, well-preserved examples with strong strikes and minimal bag marks are highly desirable to collectors.
1934-S 1,011,000 minted; considered the rarest date in circulated condition
1935-S 1,964,000 minted; last year of the series, relatively scarce
1921 High Relief 1,006,473 minted; rare and highly sought after due to its unique high relief design
1928 Philadelphia 360,649 minted; lowest mintage of the series, highly prized by collectors

Explore Peace Dollar Values by Year

1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1934 1935 1964

Most Valuable Peace Dollar

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
1922 Dollar (Regular Strike) $32.00 – $50.00 –
1923 Dollar (Regular Strike) $32.00 – $50.00 –
1921 Dollar High Relief, Peace (Regular Strike) $140.00 – $600.00 –
1922 Dollar Matte Finish, High Relief (Proof) $40,000.00 –
1923-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $32.00 – $54.00 –
1928 Dollar (Regular Strike) $185.00 – $510.00 –
1922-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $32.00 – $64.00 –
1928-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $26.00 – $240.00 –
1925 Dollar (Regular Strike) $32.00 – $50.00 –
1926 Dollar (Regular Strike) $35.00 – $110.00 –
1924 Dollar (Regular Strike) $32.00 – $50.00 –
1935 Dollar (Regular Strike) $31.00 – $130.00 –
1934 Dollar (Regular Strike) $25.00 – $165.00 –
1927 Dollar (Regular Strike) $41.00 – $150.00 –
1934-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $40.00 – $2,050.00 –
1935-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $34.00 – $300.00 –
1926-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $35.00 – $115.00 –
1922-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $34.00 – $110.00 –
1934-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $30.00 – $165.00 –
1927-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $31.00 – $285.00 –
1925-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $40.00 – $140.00 –
1923-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $34.00 – $145.00 –
1924-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $38.00 – $225.00 –
1927-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $30.00 – $285.00 –
1926-D Dollar (Regular Strike) $37.00 – $130.00 –
1934-D Dollar VAM 3, DDO, Medium D TOP 50 (Regular Strike) $49.00 – $165.00 –
1927-D Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Motto (Regular Strike) $85.00 – $250.00 –
1926 Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike) $58.00 – $80.00 –
1923-D Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Eagle Head (Regular Strike) $91.00 – $175.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 12A Moustache (Regular Strike) $50.00 – $125.00 –
1922-D Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Motto (Regular Strike) $50.00 – $410.00 –
1928-S Dollar VAM 3 Doubled Motto (Regular Strike) $135.00 – $300.00 –
1922 $1 VAM Two Cents Extra Hair (Regular Strike) $42.00 – $110.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 8 Doubled Tiara (Regular Strike) $51.00 – $85.00 –
1923 Dollar VAM 1E Broken Wing (Regular Strike) $110.00 – $460.00 –
1926-S Dollar VAM 4 Dot Variety (Regular Strike) $47.00 – $80.00 –
1921 Dollar VAM 1F Polishing Lines Peace ELITE 30 (Regular Strike) – $1,300.00 – $3,500.00
1921 Dollar VAM 1H Polishing Lines Peace ELITE 30 (Regular Strike) – $1,350.00 – $19,500.00
1921 Dollar Peace VAM 3 Line Thru L (Regular Strike) $200.00 – $600.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 1A Line in Tiara (Regular Strike) $49.00 – $66.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 1F Field Break (Regular Strike) $44.00 – $250.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 2A Earring (Regular Strike) $75.00 – $450.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 2E Wing Break (Regular Strike) $46.00 – $85.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 2F Hair Pin (Regular Strike) $46.00 – $75.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Motto (Regular Strike) $55.00 – $70.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 5 Tripled Leaves (Regular Strike) $51.00 – $85.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 5A Scar Cheek (Regular Strike) $50.00 – $275.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 5B TDR Wing Break TOP 50 (Regular Strike) $120.00 – $225.00 –
1922 $1 VAM Nickel TDR Eroded Face TOP 50 (Regular Strike) – $350.00
1922 Dollar VAM 6 Doubled Leaves (Regular Strike) $51.00 – $85.00 –
1922 Dollar VAM 7 Doubled Wing (Regular Strike) $50.00 – $65.00 –
1922-D Dollar VAM 3 Doubled Leaves (Regular Strike) $100.00 – $200.00 –
1922-D Dollar VAM 7 Tripled Reverse (Regular Strike) $85.00 – $155.00 –
1922-S Dollar VAM 3 Tripled Reverse (Regular Strike) $75.00 – $385.00 –
1923 Dollar VAM 1A Whisker Jaw (Regular Strike) $46.00 – $64.00 –
1923 Dollar VAM 1B Extra Hair (Regular Strike) $49.00 – $72.00 –
1923 $1 VAM Penny Tail on O (Regular Strike) $100.00 – $185.00 –
1923 Dollar VAM 1D Whisker Cheek (Regular Strike) $90.00 – $135.00 –
1923 Dollar VAM 1F Chin Bar (Regular Strike) $51.00 – $64.00 –
1923 Dollar VAM 1-O Bar Wing (Regular Strike) $70.00 – $130.00 –
1923 Dollar VAM 1V Extra Hair (Regular Strike) $54.00 – $79.00 –
1923 Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Tiara (Regular Strike) $51.00 – $69.00 –
1923 Dollar VAM 3 Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike) $56.00 – $79.00 –
1923-S $1 VAM Penny Pitted Reverse (Regular Strike) $51.00 – $105.00 –
1924 Dollar VAM 1A Bar D (Regular Strike) $56.00 – $79.00 –
1924 Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike) $56.00 – $79.00 –
1924 Dollar VAM 5A Broken Wing (Regular Strike) $76.00 – $120.00 –
1924 Dollar VAM 8A Extra Hair (Regular Strike) $44.00 – $115.00 –
1924-S Dollar VAM 3 Doubled Reverse TOP 50 (Regular Strike) $62.00 – $270.00 –
1925 Dollar VAM 1A Tiara Die Gouge (Regular Strike) $48.00 – $62.00 –
1925 Dollar VAM 3 Doubled Shoulder (Regular Strike) $56.00 – $79.00 –
1925 Dollar VAM 1T (5) Missing Ray (Regular Strike) $48.00 – $62.00 –
1925-S Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike) $63.00 – $120.00 –
1925-S Dollar VAM 3 Doubled Wing (Regular Strike) $54.00 – $97.00 –
1926-S Dollar VAM 5 Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike) $81.00 – $150.00 –
1927 Dollar VAM 2 Doubled Motto (Regular Strike) $66.00 – $150.00 –
1927-S Dollar VAM 3 Doubled Leaves (Regular Strike) $80.00 – $270.00 –
1928-S Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike) – $12,500.00
1934-D Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Die Obv, Micro D TOP 50 (Regular Strike) $75.00 – $540.00 –
1934-S Dollar VAM 3 Doubled Tiara (Regular Strike) $105.00 – $1,850.00 –
1935-S Dollar VAM 4 Doubled Reverse (Regular Strike) $72.00 – $310.00 –

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