1923 Peace $1 PCGS MS65
The immensely popular Morgan Silver Dollar series was struck from 1878 through 1904 and later, again, in 1921, due to a silver shortage after World War I. There was a desire by the American public for a new silver dollar coin to be designed. As World War I had recently ended, the idea of a coin that honored the end of the Great War was popular. The public also wanted younger-looking coinage.
The Mint held a coin design competition for what would become the new silver dollar coin. Many experienced coin designers entered their best design candidates. However, one designer was not likely to win this competition. He was the youngest person in the competition, and he had never created a winning coin design before.
Anthony de Francisci was an Italian Immigrant who had come to America in 1905. Both of De Francisci’s designs won this competition, and that fact alone greatly elevated his artistic career. making him immensely popular.
De Francisci’s 24-year-old wife, Teresa, modelled as Miss Liberty for him. His design using her youthful face as the new Miss Liberty was extremely well-received.
On the obverse, Miss Liberty was adorned with a spectacular radiant crown with the sun’s rays emanating from it. She reminded many of a Roman or Greek goddess. She faced to the left and the word “LIBERTY,” was displayed on the upper periphery and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” with the letter “U” represented in the Roman style as “V,” was separated by the truncation of Miss Liberty’s neck. The date of striking is below Miss Liberty’s neck.
His reverse depicted a regal American Bald Eagle, but its wings were folded at his sides. The eagle was perched on a rock, upon which the word “PEACE,” in inscribed. Prominent are the numerous rays of the sun behind the eagle. On the upper periphery is inscribed, in two lines, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The denomination, “ONE DOLLAR,” is also separated by the eagle.
This coin was struck in 1923, and it was struck by the Philadelphia Mint. There is no mintmark present, as is typical for the Philadelphia Mint. The Mint struck 30,800,000 silver dollar coins in total.
This coin is graded as MS65 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence. Coins graded as MS65 or higher are considered as “investment quality.”
Simply click the “Add to Cart” button now or call 1-800-880-4653 to speak to one of our highly trained numismatists, who will be happy to assist you.
The Mint held a coin design competition for what would become the new silver dollar coin. Many experienced coin designers entered their best design candidates. However, one designer was not likely to win this competition. He was the youngest person in the competition, and he had never created a winning coin design before.
Anthony de Francisci was an Italian Immigrant who had come to America in 1905. Both of De Francisci’s designs won this competition, and that fact alone greatly elevated his artistic career. making him immensely popular.
De Francisci’s 24-year-old wife, Teresa, modelled as Miss Liberty for him. His design using her youthful face as the new Miss Liberty was extremely well-received.
On the obverse, Miss Liberty was adorned with a spectacular radiant crown with the sun’s rays emanating from it. She reminded many of a Roman or Greek goddess. She faced to the left and the word “LIBERTY,” was displayed on the upper periphery and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” with the letter “U” represented in the Roman style as “V,” was separated by the truncation of Miss Liberty’s neck. The date of striking is below Miss Liberty’s neck.
His reverse depicted a regal American Bald Eagle, but its wings were folded at his sides. The eagle was perched on a rock, upon which the word “PEACE,” in inscribed. Prominent are the numerous rays of the sun behind the eagle. On the upper periphery is inscribed, in two lines, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The denomination, “ONE DOLLAR,” is also separated by the eagle.
This coin was struck in 1923, and it was struck by the Philadelphia Mint. There is no mintmark present, as is typical for the Philadelphia Mint. The Mint struck 30,800,000 silver dollar coins in total.
This coin is graded as MS65 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence. Coins graded as MS65 or higher are considered as “investment quality.”
Simply click the “Add to Cart” button now or call 1-800-880-4653 to speak to one of our highly trained numismatists, who will be happy to assist you.
| Specifications | |
| Year | 1923 |
| Denomination | One Dollar |
| Grade | MS65 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Weight | .77344 |
| Fineness | .900 Fine Silver |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Manufacturer | The United States Mint |
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