CVC & Collectables presents the iconic United States Peace Dollar in About Uncirculated (AU) condition—an enduring symbol of peace, strength, and America’s post-World War I optimism. Struck from 1921 to 1935, the Peace Dollar was introduced to commemorate the restoration of peace following the Great War and remains one of the most beloved classic U.S. silver dollars ever issued. Each coin is hand-selected in AU condition, displaying strong original detail with only light friction from brief circulation. Dates, mint marks, and toning will vary.
Coin Highlights:
• Issuer: United States
• Date: Random Year (1921–1935)
• Denomination: $1 Dollar
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 26.73 grams
• Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 Troy oz
• Diameter: 38.1 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Condition: About Uncirculated (AU)
• Mint: Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco (varies)
• Designer: Anthony de Francisci
What Makes a Peace Dollar AU?
• Nearly Full Detail: Liberty’s hair above the ear and crown rays remain sharp, while the eagle’s feathers and mountain details show strong definition.
• Light Wear Only: Wear is limited to the highest points from brief circulation, typically seen on Liberty’s cheek, hair, and the eagle’s breast and wing tops.
• Original Mint Luster: Many AU examples retain significant original cartwheel luster across portions of the fields and devices.
• No Major Flattening: Major design elements remain bold and attractive, separating AU coins from lower circulated grades.
• Typical Grade Range: Equivalent to approximately AU50 to AU58 on the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale.
Design Details:
• Obverse: Left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a radiant crown, inspired by the designer’s wife, Teresa de Francisci, with LIBERTY above and the date below.
• Reverse: Majestic bald eagle resting on a mountaintop clutching an olive branch, with the word “PEACE” boldly displayed beneath.
Historical Significance:
Authorized during the Pittman Act era of silver coinage reform, the Peace Dollar marked America’s transition from war to peace after World War I. Its modern Art Deco-inspired design broke sharply from earlier classical motifs, making it one of the most distinctive silver dollars in U.S. history.
Collectibility:
Random-date Peace Dollars in AU condition offer collectors an attractive balance of originality, eye appeal, and affordability. With strong detail, remaining luster, and nearly a century of history, these classic silver dollars remain highly sought after by both numismatists and silver-minded collectors.
