1928 Peace Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1928 Peace Dollar is a United States dollar from the Peace Dollars 1921-1935 series — 8th of 11 years in the series. In 1928, coins were struck at the San Francisco and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 2.0 million. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, below 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. Struck only at Philadelphia with a mintage of 360,649 — the lowest regular-issue mintage in the series and a key date. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 23 known die varieties for this date. Produced 7 years after the celebrated 1921 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $87 to $15K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $129K in MS66+ grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by Anthony de Francisci.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
