1926 Peace $1 PCGS MS63
Throughout the latter part of the 19th Century and the earliest part of the 20th Century, the Morgan Silver Dollar was the dominant coin in trade and in commerce. They were struck from 1878 through 1904 and again, for one year, in 1921, due to a shortage of silver coins.
But in 1921, World War I had ended and there was desire for a new coin to be struck. The public wanted a coin that would honor the end of the Great War. The public desired a younger and more modern rendition of Miss Liberty.
A coin design competition was created, and numerous designs were submitted by many very experienced coin designers. However, the winner of this competition was the least likely candidate to win it. This designer, whose coin designs were selected, was not only the youngest person in the competition and he had never created a winning coin design before.
Anthony de Francisci, an immigrant from Italy. His designs won the competition and winning this competition greatly elevated his artistic career.
He had convinced his 24-year-old wife to model for Miss Liberty’s portrait. On his obverse, this younger Miss Liberty wore a radiant crown with the sun’s rays emanating from it. She faced to the left and the word “LIBERTY,” was placed on the upper periphery and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” with the letter “U” represented in the Roman style “V,” was separated by the truncation of Miss Liberty’s neck. The date of striking is below Miss Liberty’s neck.
His reverse depicted an American Bald Eagle, wings folded, 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 1926, and it was struck by the Philadelphia Mint. There is no mintmark present, as is typical for the Philadelphia Mint. The Mint struck a small number of coins that year - 1,939,000 silver dollar coins in total.
This coin is graded as MS63 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (NGC), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence.
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.
But in 1921, World War I had ended and there was desire for a new coin to be struck. The public wanted a coin that would honor the end of the Great War. The public desired a younger and more modern rendition of Miss Liberty.
A coin design competition was created, and numerous designs were submitted by many very experienced coin designers. However, the winner of this competition was the least likely candidate to win it. This designer, whose coin designs were selected, was not only the youngest person in the competition and he had never created a winning coin design before.
Anthony de Francisci, an immigrant from Italy. His designs won the competition and winning this competition greatly elevated his artistic career.
He had convinced his 24-year-old wife to model for Miss Liberty’s portrait. On his obverse, this younger Miss Liberty wore a radiant crown with the sun’s rays emanating from it. She faced to the left and the word “LIBERTY,” was placed on the upper periphery and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” with the letter “U” represented in the Roman style “V,” was separated by the truncation of Miss Liberty’s neck. The date of striking is below Miss Liberty’s neck.
His reverse depicted an American Bald Eagle, wings folded, 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 1926, and it was struck by the Philadelphia Mint. There is no mintmark present, as is typical for the Philadelphia Mint. The Mint struck a small number of coins that year - 1,939,000 silver dollar coins in total.
This coin is graded as MS63 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (NGC), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence.
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 | 1926 |
| Denomination | One Dollar |
| Grade | MS63 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Weight | .77344 |
| Fineness | .900 Fine Silver |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
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