Comments on: 1921 Peace Dollar – High Relief

By: CoinLink

CoinLink — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:47:01 +0000

35,401 1922 High Relief circulation strikes were minted, all or nearly all of which were subsequently melted. A solitary 1922 High Relief Peace dollar exists with non-Proof finish, a VF coin. Perhaps it is from the original business strike mintage, or it may be a Proof that was spent.

By: che bernhardt

che bernhardt — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:03:53 +0000

yes and what of the 22 high relief i am sure youve heard the buzz of one supposedly surfacing yes?

By: Frank B

Frank B — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:36:57 +0000

Great information!

By: Silver Dollar Finder

Silver Dollar Finder — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:13:48 +0000

The high-relief design of 1921 was more attractive than the lower-relief one used in 1922 and after. The soft 90% silver alloy used then allowed for both the high relief and the good details seen on this and other silver coins of the era.

Unfortunately, besides breaking dies, the high relief design also wore quickly in circulation, thus reducing the number of truly uncirculated specimens. The high relief coins were also susceptible to damage when the coins were stored in bags. As a result, 1921 Peace dollars in MS-65 and higher are rare and command high prices.