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S$1 PEACE LIBERTY, HIGH RELIEF 1921


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Grade: NGC MS 63
Owner: EZ_E
 
Winning Set: Vic's Picks
Date Added: 6/19/2008
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This was a $485 purchase from boardmember doogy. It has a relatively strong strike for the date, incredible luster and a nice patina. It is difficult to find an equivalent example for the price.<br /><br />*****************************<br />1921 "PEACE" DOLLAR <br />*****************************<br /><br />Mintage:<br />Circulation strikes: 1,006,473<br />Proofs: estimated 15<br /><br />Designer: Anthony de Francisci<br /><br />Diameter: 38.5 millimeters<br /><br />Metal Content:<br />Silver - 90%<br />Copper - 10%<br /><br />Weight: 412.5 grains (26.7 grams)<br /><br />Edge: Reeded<br /><br />Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) below ONE on the reverse<br /><br />Notes:<br />Following the death and destruction of World War I, peace became a priority in America and throughout the world. Following some nudging by a numismatist named Farran Zerbe, America began issuing a "Peace" Dollar in 1921. Unfortunately, by the time the original concept turned into the finished product, "PEACE" became a small word relegated to the bottom of the back of the coin. The 1921 Peace Dollar was struck in very high relief, giving the coin an impressive, medallic appearance similar to that seen on the "High Relief" $20 Gold Pieces of 1907.

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