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Designed by Anthony de Francisci and struck starting in late 1921, the Peace dollar replaced the Morgan dollar as a commemoration of peace following World War I -- Liberty's portrait on the obverse was modeled on the designer's wife, Teresa. The first year (1921) used a dramatic high-relief strike that proved impractical for mass production and was flattened to normal relief for 1922 onward. Production ran through 1928, paused, then resumed for a final two years in 1934-1935 before the series ended.
Every date below is a recognised key date or variety. Common dates from the same series are worth far less and are usually valued closer to their metal content.
How many of each were struck — the shortest bar is the scarcest date in the series.
Bars are scaled to keep the smallest mintages visible; the exact figure is printed on every row. Mintage is coins struck, not coins surviving — melting and circulation wear thin those numbers further.
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About Peace Dollar values
The 1921 tops this series: a top-grade example is estimated around $201,495. Condition drives that figure — the same date in worn condition is worth a fraction of it, which is why each guide shows a range rather than a single number.
By mintage, the 1964-D is the scarcest key date tracked here, with 316,076 struck. Mintage is coins struck rather than coins surviving, though — melting and circulation wear thin those numbers further, so survival estimates run lower still.
This guide covers 7 key dates and varieties from the Peace Dollar series (1921–1928, 1934–1935). Common dates from the same series are worth far less and are usually valued closer to their metal content.
Grading takes practice, and the gap between adjacent grades is real money on a key date. Compare your coin against the photographs on each date's page, and for anything potentially valuable consider having it certified by PCGS or NGC — a graded coin settles both authenticity and condition in one step.
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