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A collection is defined by its key dates and this is especially true of the 1921, the only coin in the series true to de Francisci's original design. This example has stellar luster and is beautifully toned in shades of gold, green, and magenta. This coin surely sat for years in an album. A real American Beauty! Sadly, this is the last of our nation's coin designs to feature Liberty and the last true silver dollar. From a Heritage Auction with help from Mark Feld.
This issue is the largest of all US Silver Dollars with almost 52 million examples struck, accounting for the entirety of the production at Philadelphia that year. This example is stunning, with a perfect cheek, outstanding detail, and booming luster. This is what Peace dollars should look like. From Larry Shapiro.
This coin is a beautiful example of the issue with deep chrome luster and a sharp strike. This specimen shows typical feed-finger die polish rub below "WE" and above "22" in the date. Good frost is seen in the hair an in the feathers. From a Legend-Morphy auction.
What a fantastic coin. This was a real find and is certainly among the top handful of extant coins in this issue. Strike is not full, but still quite good for an early San Francisco piece. From Larry Shapiro.
This coin is one tiny cheek tick away from being an MS67. Die cracks, frost, feed-finger die polish (between 1 and 9).... What else could you want in a Peace Dollar? Light golden toning accentuates deep luster. From Larry Shapiro.
Booming luster, frostiness, hammered strike, and white, what's not to love? This issue is generally well-made, but this one is an exceptional example.
In gem condition, the San Francisco issues are tough! A highly lustrous, decently-struck 23-S with few marks is even harder to find. This example suits me and is a good fit for the rest of the set. From Larry Shapiro.
The 1924 can sometimes be found with a late die state, granular look that is intensely lustrous and frosty. This example demonstrates this to perfection, with dazzling brilliance. I could stare at it all day. From Larry Shapiro.
24-S coins are tough to find nice. This one is a tremendous example of the issue with excellent strike and eye appeal. Most collectors would be happy with this coin in a 65 holder. A series-appropriate golden patina lies over deeply lustrous surfaces. There is very little here to complain about. From Steve Twitty.
Wow, what a coin! Peace dollars like this one are few and far between. This is the only Peace dollar I've personally seen with NO frost breaks. One little reedmark in the hair is the only visible flaw. Interesting die polish is noted around "IN GOD". From Larry Shapiro... He liked it so much it's featured in the logo of his website. ;)
The 25-S is probably the poorest of the Peace dollar series with weak strike afflicting almost every specimen in this low-mintage issue. No example has graded higher than MS65 at either major service. This particular coin is quite interesting with an unusual texture in the reverse fields (possibly from a rusted, pitted die). Several die file lines and clashes are also evident. This flashy, lustrous coin has better appeal than the majority of extant coins in MS65 holders. From Larry Shapiro.
This 26-P exhibits a satiny luster that is somewhat unique. The flawless portrait, along with superb strike drew me to this example. Based on the overall appearance, it's likely from an early die state. From Barry Stuppler.
In general, the 26-D is a well-made issue with fantastic strike and good luster being the rule. This one exemplifies this with flashy, chrome-like luster, fully-struck detail, a bit of mint frost, and only the most trivial of luster breaks. From Legend-Morphy auction. CAC and I apparently disagree about this one.
The 26-S is easy enough to find in gem condition, but becomes very difficult in anything higher, especially when limited to attractively toned or blast white examples. This coin is a real delight, with impressive luster, excellent detail, and abundant mint frost. From Larry Shapiro.
I've owned a few 27-P coins in gem condition. This isn't an efficient way to acquire the right coin, but sometimes it takes a few tries to get it right. This one is highly lustrous, well-struck, and devoid of distracting marks, which is a tough combination in this issue. From Larry Shapiro.
A gem example of this coin eluded me for several years. Many come and go in the inventories of dealers and at auction, but few are exceptional. This one shares many (but not all) of the features of VAM-3C. The obverse is slightly nicer than the reverse. Strike is excellent and luster is deep and bold. The few hits on the reverse are well-hidden. This example retains original mint frost in the hair and between the feathers - not too common in this issue.
The 1927-S was poorly made. It isn't difficult to find examples at the MS63 level, but today only the 25-S and 28-S are more difficult to obtain in gem quality. This specimen combines the EXCEEDINGLY scarce combination of good strike, attractive toning, technically nice surfaces, and deep, brilliant luster. It's a fabulous coin in every sense. From Larry Shapiro.
What a coin! Finding an outstanding 1928 gem was a goal I had for a while. As soon as I saw this one I knew it was not going back. Deep luster and fantastic surfaces accentuate considerable eye appeal. This coin is one reed hit away from being the finest known. From Larry Shapiro.
The gulf between 64+ and 65 is a mile wide in this issue. As with the 25-S, gem examples are scarce. Even some coins in 65 holders have issues that make them undesirable. This example has outstanding luster, excellent strike for the date, and decent frost. A few hits keep it from true gem status. From a Heritage Auction.
Fewer than a million 1934 dollars were minted, but this issue is generally not considered a key date. This well-struck specimen is a fine example of the coins produced using the new obverse master hub introduced in 1934. Deep luster and clear fields account for the grade.
Without question, this is one of the finest extant 34-D dollars. This issue was generally well made, but few silver dollars have a look like this. I had the opportunity to own this coin twice previously, and stupidly let it slip away both times. Finally, I am lucky enough to be its custodian. Strike, frost, luster, surfaces, eye appeal... this one has it all.
Every once in a while a tremendous opportunity comes along. With this one, it was time to go big or stay home. The coin isn't flawless, but is certainly one of the finest extant examples of this key date. Deep, tremendous luster and enormous eye appeal overwhelm the effect of a few trivial luster breaks and a soft central strike. The reverse fields are nearly prooflike. From Larry Shapiro.
This particular coin appeared when least expected, finding me almost by accident. There is precious little to complain about here. Strike quality on the hair & feathers is crisp. A faint suggestion of series-appropriate golden toning covers lustrous, frosty surfaces. Fields are nearly perfect. To my eye, this coin has MS67 qualities.
This coin is nicely lustrous, well-struck, and has a perfect cheek which is a tough combination in this series. Only a little chatter around "PLURIBUS" keeps it from even higher grades. A nice bookend example for the collection. From Larry Shapiro.