Silver Peace Dollar – XF – Random Year
The Peace Dollar was introduced in 1921 as the successor to the popular Morgan Dollar series. The new design was created to commemorate the restoration of peace following the conclusion of World War I. The coins’s designer was Anthony de Francisci, an Italian-American sculptor.
A left-facing profile of Liberty with a radiate crown graces the obverse. Interestingly, the designer’s wife, Teresa de Francisci, posed as the model for this depiction of Liberty. The resulting design was truly stunning. The radiate crown was intended to reflect on that of the Statue of Liberty. The inscriptions include “LIBERTY” encircling the top rim. Behind the Liberty profile, “In God We Trust” is displayed horizontally across the lower area. The release date encircles the bottom rim.
The reverse features a regal bald eagle perched upon a solid rock, which bears the inscription, “PEACE.” The eagle is tightly clutching an olive branch in its talons. The clear rays of the rising sun fill the background. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” encircling the top rim, with “E PLURIBUS UNUM” immediately below. The face value of one dollar is horizontally displayed across the coin’s lower area.
Although the Morgan series tends to attract the most attention of collectors, Peace Dollars offer interesting challenges for the resourceful collector.
Marked as VG, the coin is considered to be bullion quality when it is categorized as well worn with main features clear and bold, although rather flat. These coins will be pulled from random dates.
