CVC & Collectables presents an exceptional 1922 Peace Dollar, attributed as the coveted VAM-7.1 Doubled Die Reverse (DDR)—recognized among the Top 5 Peace Dollar VAM varieties. Certified MS63 by ANACS, this sought-after variety combines strong uncirculated preservation with one of the most collected die varieties in the Peace Dollar series, making it an outstanding piece for both VAM specialists and advanced Morgan & Peace Dollar collectors.
Coin Highlights:
• Issuer: United States
• Date/Denomination: 1922 • $1 Dollar
• Variety: VAM-7.1 DDR (Doubled Die Reverse)
• Attribution: Top 5 Peace Dollar VAM
• Certification: ANACS MS63
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 26.73 grams
• Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 Troy oz
• Diameter/Edge: 38.1 mm / Reeded
• Designer: Anthony de Francisci
• Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Variety Highlights — What Makes VAM-7.1 Special?
• Strong doubled die reverse visible on the inscriptions, most notably in PEACE, DOLLAR, and portions of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
• Listed among the Top 5 Peace Dollar VAMs, making it one of the most recognized and actively collected varieties in the series.
• Popularized by the work of Leroy Van Allen and A. George Mallis, whose attribution system transformed die-variety collecting.
• Far scarcer than standard 1922 Peace Dollars, especially in certified mint-state grades.
Design Details:
• Obverse: Liberty facing left with radiant crown, with bold original mint frost and attractive strike detail consistent with the assigned MS63 grade.
• Reverse: Eagle perched on a rock holding an olive branch above the word “PEACE,” with the dramatic doubled reverse diagnostics that define this important variety.
Historical Significance:
The 1922 Peace Dollar was struck during the first full production year of the Peace Dollar series, following its introduction after World War I as America’s symbolic silver dollar of peace. Major varieties such as VAM-7.1 demonstrate how die preparation and hubbing methods of the early 20th century created collectible mint-made anomalies that continue to fascinate specialists today.
Collectibility:
Top 5 Peace Dollar VAMs are cornerstones of advanced variety collections, and the VAM-7.1 DDR remains one of the most desirable. Certified ANACS MS63, this example offers the ideal combination of originality, recognized attribution, and strong collector demand within the Peace Dollar series.
