What Peace dollars are valuable?
John Johnson
Updated on April 11, 2026
10 Most Valuable Peace Dollars
- 1.) 1928 S Peace Dollar – Worth $16,500.
- 2.) 1925 S Peace Dollar – Worth $15,000.
- 3.) 1924 S Peace Dollar – Worth $8,200.
- 4.) 1934 S Peace Dollar – Worth $8,000.
- 5.) 1927 S Peace Dollar – Worth $6,200.
- 6.) 1927 D Peace Dollar – Worth $4,250.
- 7.) 1928 Peace Dollar – Worth $3,500.
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Is it illegal to own a peace dollar?
Treasury Department officials ruled in May 1973 that the 1964-D Peace dollar is illegal to own. United States Mint officials hold the position that none of the silver dollars was ever officially released and thus all remain government property.
What kind of coin is a peace silver dollar?
Peace Silver dollars are large coins that are made out of silver that is soft and malleable. Although silver is easy to strike, the large size of the coin makes it challenging to get a full impression. Additionally, the large scale of the coin also makes it susceptible to nicks and bag marks.
Where is the mint mark on a Peace dollar?
The mint mark on a Peace Dollar, when applied, appears on the reverse design, just above the tail feathers of the eagle and below the inscription “ONE,” in the phrase, “ONE DOLLAR.” Silver Peace Dollars were struck at the Denver, San Francisco, and Philadelphia branches of the United States Mint.
How is the value of a Peace dollar determined?
Collectors and dealers judge the condition of all coins and then determine value. Line your silver dollars up from the most worn to the least. Compare them to the image below, it shows how to grade Peace silver dollars. Look closely at the hair detail of Liberty and feather detail of the eagle. On the higher grade coins only a trace of wear shows.
What was the first year of the Peace dollar?
Philadelphia coined Peace dollars over the longest span of the mints. It was the only mint striking first year of issue 1921 Peace dollars, just over 1 million. Many were saved, and survive today. Condition of a 1921 Peace dollar plays a large role to value, light wear to the surface is often found.
