1924 (S) Peace Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$54,625 MS66 04-27-2011 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1924 (S) Peace Dollar, struck at the San Francisco Mint, is part of the Peace Dollars 1921-1935 collection. With a mintage of 1.7 million, this is a scarce issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with 13% of total production. 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. The 1924-S with a mintage of 1,728,000 is a semi-key date, particularly scarce in Mint State. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $88 to $7.4K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7364.