1922 Peace Dollar - VAM-1AC

Description

Attributed by Jody Faust in 2017 and classified as II1 B2a with rarity indicators I-2 R-6, this 1922 Philadelphia Mint Peace Dollar is designated Die Break B. The obverse displays a die crack through the upper rays below E, continuing through B in LIBERTY up to the rim left of B with a displaced field break where metal was pushed by the widening fracture. On the reverse, die scratches pass through U and M of UNUM, accompanied by heavy polishing around the eagle's neck and shoulder. The displaced field break near B represents advanced die deterioration where the crack widened enough to displace metal during striking. Jody Faust's 2017 attribution continues expanding the Peace Dollar VAM catalog for this prolific date.

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