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First struck in 1921 to commemorate the end of World War I, the Peace Silver Dollar immediately became one of the most popular coins in American history. Many numismatic experts and historians consider this 90% silver coin to be the very last “true” American silver dollars minted for general circulation. Peace Silver Dollar coins were minted from 1921 and 1928, then again between 1934 and 1935.
The Peace Silver Dollar is comprised of 90% silver and 10% copper, giving it a net weight of .77344 oz. of pure silver. It has a weight of 26.73 grams and a diameter of 38.1 mm. The Peace Silver Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver mints.
Today, the Peace Silver Dollar is a highly cherished collectible coin that also offers several distinct benefits as a silver investment.
Legal Tender
The Peace Silver Dollar remains U.S. legal tender.
Barter Coin
Their smaller denominations make them excellent barter coins.
Liquidity
Peace Silver Dollars are widely recognized and can be liquidated quite easily.
Collection Value
In addition to their silver content, Peace Silver Dollars also carry numismatic value.
This silver dollar was designed by an Italian immigrant named Anthony de Francisci, who at the age of just 34, was selected the winner and awarded a prize of $1,500 from a panel that included Commission of Fine Arts chairman Charles Moore and famed Buffalo Nickel designer James Earle Fraser.
The obverse of the Peace Silver Dollar coin features a depiction of Lady Liberty adorned with a radiant crown resting on the top of her flowing hair. The reverse of the Peace Silver Dollar is highly symbolic of the intended purpose of this coin, featuring the depiction of an American Bald Eagle with its wings folded, resting on its perch and clutching an olive branch with its talon.
