1921 Peace Dollar - Sandblasted Antique Finish
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Auction Record
$129,250 PR64 08-06-2014 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1921 Peace Dollar - Sandblasted Antique Finish is a special strike dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Peace Dollars 1921-1935 series. With a mintage of only 8, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features a youthful Liberty facing left wearing a radiate crown, designed after sculptor Anthony de Francisci's wife Teresa, while the reverse displays a bald eagle perched on a rock above the word PEACE, with rays of sunlight. Designed by Anthony de Francisci. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #87382. The Peace Dollar was created to commemorate the end of World War I. The 1921 Peace Dollar (high relief) is a sought-after type coin. Key dates include the 1928, 1934-S, and 1964-D (never released, almost all melted). Modern revivals began in 2021.
