Peace Silver Dollar
The Peace Silver Dollar was minted from 1921 to 1935 as a tribute to the peace following World War I. Each coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of 90% silver and features one of the most elegant designs in American coinage — a radiant Liberty on the obverse and a resting eagle with the word "PEACE" on the reverse. This page covers what the coin is, how it compares to the Morgan Dollar, and what to know before you buy or sell.
Gold Silver Crypto buys and sells Peace Silver Dollars. Call or text for a current quote on coins you want to buy or sell.
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Coin Specifications
| Metal | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Silver content | 0.7734 troy oz per coin |
| Weight | 26.73g |
| Diameter | 38.1mm |
| Mint | U.S. Mint (Philadelphia, San Francisco, Denver) |
| Country | United States |
| Minted | 1921–1928, 1934–1935 |
| Face value | $1 USD (legal tender) |
About the Peace Silver Dollar
The Peace Dollar was introduced in 1921 to replace the Morgan Dollar and to commemorate the end of World War I. It was designed by sculptor Anthony de Francisci, whose Art Deco-influenced Liberty portrait — facing forward with a radiant crown — was a significant departure from the profiles used on earlier U.S. coinage.
The reverse features a bald eagle perched on a mountain peak with the sunrise behind it and the word "PEACE" carved into the rock below. The design was widely praised at the time and remains one of the most admired in American numismatics.
Peace Dollars were struck at Philadelphia (no mint mark), San Francisco (S), and Denver (D). Production ran from 1921 to 1928, paused, then resumed for two final years in 1934 and 1935. Total production across all dates and mints was roughly 190 million coins.
Our Take
The Peace Dollar is one of the more underappreciated coins in American history. It is a beautiful coin with a meaningful design, the same silver content as the Morgan Dollar, and generally similar pricing for common circulated examples — yet it gets far less attention from new collectors.
For buyers looking to accumulate 90% silver, common-date Peace Dollars in circulated condition are a straightforward option. The series is simpler than the Morgan — fewer total dates and mint marks, which makes it easier to understand what you have.
Condition and date matter here just as with Morgans. The 1921 high-relief issue is always worth a closer look, and a few low-mintage dates carry real numismatic premiums above melt. If you have Peace Dollars to sell, bring them in and we can evaluate them properly before you decide.
Gold Silver Crypto buys and sells Peace Silver Dollars. Call or text for a current quote on either side.