Liberty Silver Dollar

1. Precious metals, gold and silver, are on the move. Collectible coins are on the move. As of 1/25/2021 with silver at $25.50 an ounce, all silver dollars minted prior to 1936 are worth a minimum of $23.27 each. Quite a bit higher than their bullion silver value.
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3. These Bicentennial dollars showcase a dual-dating feature declaring 1776–1976 on the obverse. The reverse design by Dennis Williams features the Liberty Bell superimposed on the Moon. The standard Eisenhower dollar reverse and obverse dating resumed in 1977. Yet the end was in sight for the coin in 1978.
4. Silver dollars, the so-called “Flowing Hair” variety, were pressed in 1794, followed by the Draped Bust and Seated Liberty dollars. In 1873, under President Grant, the Fourth Coinage Act shifted American coins to the gold standard, taking silver out of the domain of coinage for five years.

1. Value Of Liberty Silver Dollars By Year
2. Liberty Silver Dollar Value

• Seated Liberty Silver Dollars

The 1921 Dollar set the tone for the rest of the series, which will go down as one of the most popular in history. The obverse features the profile of Lady Liberty while the reverse depicts the majestic image of a perched American eagle with an olive branch in its talons as a symbol of peace.

Liberty Seated dollars were struck from 1840 through 1873 and were the first regularly circulating United States silver dollars struck to the physical standards of most modern large-size U.S. dollar coins. The Liberty Seated dollar is a scarce 19th-century silver coin that enjoys widespread popularity among type coin collectors who enjoy classic United States coinage.

While Liberty Seated dollars contain nearly one full ounce of silver, they are far more significant as numismatic collectibles than bullion coins. The collectible premium of these coins is generally hundreds of dollars above spot value, which speaks to the overall difficulty in finding these coins today. Thus, they are not ideal coins for the average miserly silver stacker who enjoys investing in bullion.

United States Mint Chief Engraver originally designed these coins in the late 1830s, a period during which his Liberty Seated motif debuted on several other U.S. silver coins, including the half dime, dime, quarter, and half dollar. The Liberty Seated dollar is generally collected as a type coin, and the series itself saw two different reverse designs. The first, in production from 1840 through 1865, does not have the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. That motto was added to the reverse of the dollar in 1866 and lasted for the remainder of the series through 1873.

Every issue in the Liberty Seated silver dollar series is considerably scarce, and original, problem-free examples are extremely difficult to find. Rare dates include all dollars from 1851, 1852, 1854, 1855, and 1858; 1866 No Motto dollar; 1870-S dollar; and all of the Carson City issues from the 1870s, including the 1871-CC, 1872-CC, and 1873-CC dollars. Values for the most common dates, including the 1871 and 1872 dollars from the Philadelphia Mint, sell for $300 to $500 in moderately to heavily circulated grades.

Liberty Seated dollars weigh 26.73 grams and measure 38.1 millimeters in diameter. They consist of a composition made from 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, which means Liberty Seated dollar coins contain 0.77344 ounces of silver. These physical specifications are the same as for the Morgan and Peace silver dollars from the latter 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as commemorative United States Mint silver dollars struck today.

Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 Silver $26.90

Your 1922 Peace silver dollar value, currently worth a minimum of $20.70 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.

Pictured is a 1922 Peace dollar that never entered circulation, displaying undisturbed, as minted luster. As reflected on the chart 'uncirculated' condition defines a major breakaway point in price. To help judge this difference, see the grading images below. Also a very rare Gem condition Denver minted Peace dollar is highlighted, with an amazing price.

An opportunity for you. Premiums in price of silver dollars above their underlining silver value have over time been rising. An expanding spread is a reflection of both their popularity as a collectible and as a popular way to own silver. 1922 Peace dollars, large and heavy with silver, are prized by collectors and also bullion investors, keeping values strong.

Mintmarks on 1922 Peace dollars become a factor in value if your coin is in uncirculated condition. Three mints produced silver dollars that year, Philadelphia, Denver and the San Francisco mint. Mintmarks used to distinguish the mints were place on the reverse. Denver used a 'D' mintmark, San Francisco an 'S.' Philadelphia, the main mint did not use a mintmark.

Special Condition and 1922 Peace Dollar Value

Preserving coins in top condition has provided collectors with some really outstanding gem specimens. Holding your coin only by the edges, protecting from both damage and the elements really pays off.

Pictured is a stunning example of fortunate circumstances and intentional careful preservation. Quickly recognized as having exceptionally full details because of a strong strike, this 1922-D Peace dollar is highly valued today in thanks to thoughtful care.

Placed in a David Lawrence rare coin auction, it reached $690 as the high bid. A combination of superior luster, bold details and scuff free surfaces attracted discerning silver dollars collectors.

Handling your coins gently, separating and storing individually the high condition examples, is a big step in maintaining value.

Visual 1922 Peace Silver Dollar Value

Currently there is little difference in value from one circulated 'grade' 1922 Peace dollar to the next. However if you are intending on keeping all or just one it is important to identify a better condition coin as the one to save for the future.

Uncirculated: Absent of wear defines the 'uncirculated' condition. Looking closely at your coin, mint luster is a fragile element to a coin's surface, it's what gives a coin brilliance. Because of its delicate nature it is the first to show signs of wear. Rotating your coin under a light, luster should remain unbroken from rim to rim. A dulling of the silver color on Liberty's cheek and neck is a good indication of wear.

Extremely Fine: As a Peace dollar begins to show light amounts of wear collectors grade the condition as 'extremely fine.' The hair trailing behind Miss Liberty's neck is one of the high points of the design, wear begins here quickly and creates a flattening appearance of the curls. Hair directly above the eye is another place to examine, a small flat spot is acceptable for the grade.

Fine: Wear has smoothed and reduced metal over all parts of design. If not to severe your coin is in 'fine' condition. Detail within the hair is still visible, major strands are still separated, although the finer strands have merged. Liberty's cheek and neck now displays a few areas of flatness. Stepping back the impression is a coin with moderate wear but pleasing.

Good: With noticeable heavy wear and complete lack of fine detail this coin is now considered as 'good' condition. What was once bold lettering, hair strands and rays are now quite shallow in relief. 1922 Peace silver dollar value of coins with heavy wear are unfortunately destined to remain low in demand as a collectible. Enough high condition examples are available to fulfill collector's needs. They are however very popular as a bullion silver coin, and currently in demand.

Value Of Liberty Silver Dollars By Year

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Date by Date
In Depth Peace Silver Dollar Value
1921 to 1935

Values of your Peace silver dollars are influenced by both an active collector market and as a silver bullion coin. Determine from the chart, all the dates and mints highly valued by collectors, and current bullion value of the ones moving with the silver market.

Current minimum silver dollar values are $20.70 for any Peace dollar and $24.55 per Morgan dollar. Older Seated Liberty series are very scarce and worth hundreds. Value charts cover these and all dates and mints.

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Liberty Silver Dollar Value

Minimum Silver Value A Good Place to Start

Many of your old US silver coin values are tied closely to the price of silver. Pre 1965 silver dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars are all heavy with 90% silver and worth many times their face value. With today's high value of silver; $26.90 per ounce as of 2/8/2021 your old Peace dollars are becoming surprisingly valuable. Today's Minimum Silver Coin Values