1924 Peace Dollar

About This Coin

The 1924 Peace Dollar is a United States dollar from the Peace Dollars 1921-1935 series — 4th of 11 years in the series. In 1924, coins were struck at the San Francisco and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 13.5 million. This ranks 8th of 10 years by total mintage, above the series median of 7.4 million. The obverse features a youthful Liberty facing left wearing a radiate crown, designed after sculptor Anthony de Francisci's wife Teresa and the reverse displays a bald eagle perched on a rock above the word PEACE, with rays of sunlight. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 183 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, vam variety. Produced 3 years after the celebrated 1921 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $74 to $7.4K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $55K in MS66 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Anthony de Francisci.