1921 Dollar Coin
The 1921 Peace Dollar (Buy on eBay) was the first year of issue for the new series of silver dollars. Slightly more than one million coins were produced at the Philadelphia Mint during the period from December 28 to December 31, 1921. The coins would be released into circulation early in the following year.
All of the coins were struck in high relief, representing only the third U.S. circulating coin to be struck in the format. The high relief proved difficult in production at the Philadelphia Mint since the high pressure required to properly strike the coins resulted in short die life and excessive breakage. The problem would be addressed by striking the coins at lower pressure to compensate. Although this served to extend die life, the adjustment resulted in most 1921 Peace Dollars being weakly struck. The vast majority of coins encountered will exhibit a lack of detail at the centers, apparent at the hair near Liberty’s ear and the feathers on the eagle’s chest.
Despite having one of the lower mintages of the series, the 1921 Peace Dollar remains readily available in grades up to MS64. A portion of the original mintage was held back from circulation and stored in government vaults. Additionally, many pieces released to the public were saved as representatives of the first year for the new design. This results in an ample supply of uncirculated examples remaining available.
One type of 1921 dollar coin is worth only a nominal amount over silver value — in most cases. Another type of 1921 dollar coin is relatively rare and has a value, generally exceeding $75. What type of 1921 silver dollar do you have? What are your 1921 dollars worth? USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1921-S Morgan Silver Dollar is Worth $36 in Average Condition and can be Worth $63 to $1,641 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. NGC's Coin Price Guide for Peace Dollars (1921-1935).
1921 Dollar Coin Silver
Collectors seeking to add this coin to their collection might want to exercise patience and wait for a fully struck example to come along. Although these pieces are in the distinct minority and clearly much more beautiful, they often sell without a premium to average or weakly struck examples.
1921 Peace Dollar Mintage and Specifications
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Date: 1921
Mint mark: none (Philadelphia)
Mintage: 1,006,473
Designer: Anthony de Francisci
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm