Authentic Peace Silver Dollar Coin (1922-26, 1934-35) - United States Mint - Circulated Condition

Peace Silver Dollar — “America’s Last Silver Smile”

Celebrate an optimistic moment in history with the Peace Silver Dollar: the elegant, artful silver dollar minted after World War I as a symbol of renewal. Struck between 1921 and 1935, the Peace Dollar pairs strong numismatic presence with graceful design — a coin that’s at once wearable history, display-ready art, and store-of-value metal. 

Quick facts (the measurable bits)

• Years: 1921–1935 (series commonly described as 1921–1935)

• Designer: Anthony de Francisci

• Composition: 90% silver / 10% copper

• Weight: 26.73 g

• Diameter: 38.1 mm

• Edge: Reeded
  These specs are the same classic U.S. silver-dollar formula collectors love: substantial, satisfying, and unmistakably silver.

Obverse — Liberty, radiant and modern

The obverse presents a serene, forward-looking portrait of Liberty wearing a crown of rays, inspired by the sculptor’s wife. It’s a departure from nineteenth-century neoclassical profiles — softer, modern, and intentionally hopeful. Inscriptions include the mottoes and the date; the 1921 issue is especially notable for its high-relief presentation, which gives that early coin dramatic depth.

Reverse — an eagle at peace (really)

On the reverse, a powerful but placid bald eagle rests clutching an olive branch, perched above the bold word PEACE. The composition deliberately contrasts the martial eagle iconography of prior dollars: instead of readiness for war, this eagle signals the nation’s wish to move forward. It’s an effective visual message — succinct, dignified, and slightly theatrical in coin form.

A concise history — why the Peace Dollar matters

The Peace Dollar was commissioned in the wake of WWI as an emblem of hope. Its 1921 debut (remembered for a high-relief strike) marked an aesthetic and ideological shift: coinage not only as commerce, but as commemoration. Production continued through the 1920s and into the mid-1930s, spanning a tumultuous economic era. Collectors prize the series for its beauty, the variety of mint marks, and a few standout dates that can command serious premiums.

Why collectors (and gift-buyers) still love the Peace Dollar

• Design: The combination of de Francisci’s refined Liberty and the tranquil eagle is elegant and instantly recognizable.

• Tactile appeal: It’s heavy, well-sized, and feels important in hand — the kind of coin that makes you pause and look again.

• Story and symbolism: It’s not just silver; it’s a physical reminder of a historical pivot from war toward hope.

• Accessibility: While premium, key-date examples command high prices, many lovely circulated and uncirculated Peace Dollars are still available to new collectors.

The Peace Silver Dollar is more than a coin: it’s art you can hold, history you can display, and silver you can trust. Whether you want a handsome desk piece, a foundational item for a collection, or a meaningful gift that says “hope,” the Peace Dollar delivers with dignity, beauty, and a little vintage swagger. Pick a date and a grade that match your goals — and enjoy owning a small, luminous slice of American optimism.