1922 Peace Dollar

About This Coin

The 1922 Peace Dollar is a United States dollar from the Peace Dollars 1921-1935 series — the second year of the series. In 1922, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 84.3 million. This represents the highest annual mintage in the entire series, 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. The relief was lowered for mass production after the high-relief 1921 dies caused striking problems. Combined 1922 production across three mints exceeded 84 million — the highest in the series. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 674 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, interior die break and 2 other types. Struck one year after the 1921 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $74 to $313K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $458K in PR67 grade at Goldberg Auctioneers. Designed by Anthony de Francisci.