1922 Peace Dollar
The 1922 Peace dollars have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these silver coins.
- 1922 Peace Dollar Silver Content
- 1922 Peace Dollar Value
- 1922 Peace Dollar Ebay
- 1922 Peace Dollar Mint Mark
- 1922 Peace Dollar Vam
Anthony de Francisci was an Italian-American sculptor who designed a number of United States coins and medals. His most famous design was the Peace Dollar, which was first minted in 1921. Peace Dollars were produced in large quantity: over 84 million coins that year alone. Several million have survived the melting pot over the years, and so if you find a 1922 Peace Dollar in your sock drawer, chances are it is one of these less valuable coins. These coins are usually worth from about $18 to $50, with some extremely high grade. 1922 Peace Dollar The Peace Dollar is one of the most desired coins ever produced by the U.S. Because these coins were of limited mintage and were only minted for a period of a few years, serious collectors may attempt to own Peace Dollars from each year they were minted. 1922 Peace Silver Dollar Value Your 1922 Peace silver dollar value, currently worth a minimum of $19.62 today, is well above its silver melt price. Recognizing your coin is 'uncirculated' in condition, versus one with wear to the surface, is important to an accurate appraisal of even higher value.
Specifications
Type: Peace Dollar
Year: 1922
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Silver Weight: .77344 oz.
Total Weight: 26.73 grams
Current Silver Bullion Value: $21.06
The US minted the 1922 silver dollar with no mint mark and also the 1922 D silver dollar and 1922 S silver dollar. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin, below the word 'ONE'.
The 1922 silver dollar with no mint mark has two different varieties. There is the high relief variety and the normal relief variety. Originally these Peace dollars were struck in high relief, which means that the images stand out more and they are more detailed. There were 35,401 high relief silver dollars minted in 1922, and most of them were melted down. The ones that survived are very valuable. During 1922 the design changed to normal relief.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 Normal Relief | Philadelphia | 51,737,000 |
| 1922 High Relief | Philadelphia | 35,401 |
| 1922 D | Denver | 15,063,000 |
| 1922 S | San Francisco | 17,475,000 |
Value
This coin in circulated condition is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $21.06 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.23 per ounce.
The normal relief 1922 silver dollar with no mint mark is worth around $25 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $27. In uncirculated condition the price is around $30 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $100.
The high relief 1922 silver dollar with no mint mark is very rare. Matte Finish proof coins will each sell for around $200,000 with a PR 65 grade.
The 1922 D silver dollar is worth around $28 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $30. In uncirculated condition the price is around $50 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $500.
1922 Peace Dollar Silver Content
Lastly the 1922 S silver dollar is worth around $28 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $30. In uncirculated condition the price is around $50 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $1,500.
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Grading System
Very fine- Liberty's hair looks quite worn. A few strands of hair around the ear are well defined. A portion of the eagle feathers on top and on the right wing's outside edge are visible.
Extremely fine- The hair lines over Liberty's brow and ear are strong, although slightly worn. Each of the eagle feathers on top and on the right wing's outside edge are visible but faint.
MS 60 uncirculated- There are no signs of wear. The coin has luster, but there may be a few stains, abrasions, or surface marks.
MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.
1922 Peace Dollar Value
Sources:
1922 Peace Dollar Ebay
1922 Peace Dollar Mint Mark
See also:
1922 Peace Dollar Vam
1923 Silver Dollar
1921 Peace Dollar