The 1921 high relief Liberty peace dollar
Che_Grapes
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This is my all time favorite coin - part of that is just simply because this is the coin that got me into collecting! (Long story, for another time!)
Although I’ve owned several over the years - I’ve ended up with this one as my “keeper” …. Which was in a NGC holder in a former life and even had a cac sticker …(sigh)
I thought it would go 64+ or maybe higher … silly me!
She is an amazing example though, would you agree? Like I said I’ve had many but this one is my favorite/. I did see a 67 once … but “, well… I just kept on moving 🤔😬… she was a bit pricy for me…. I would love a really nice 65 - blast white like Rick-o liked … someday …..🥴
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1921 MS64
Both coins above are really nice!
Here’s mine. I bought it seven years ago in a Heritage auction as a 65 with a CAC. I paid $2,350 including the bp. Here’s their catalog description:
The devices are as crisply defined as one may hope to find. This lovely example shows pale champagne accents, satiny luster, and myriad die polish lines in the fields.
Once I had it in hand, I liked it so much, I sent it back to PCGS for Reconsideration. They agreed with me, and gave it a plus:
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Arent ALL 1921 Peace Dollars HIGH RELIEF?
TC71
Looking for a 65, but for now…
THAT coin is really nice, especially as a 64 - relatively mark-free surfaces.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
One of the prettiest coins and designs.
Thanks Steve. Appreciate your kind words. Best I could find and afford at he time. Am always thrilled to see yours, which are ALWAYS over the top! Zack
It's SMART ONLY buying what one is comfortable with. Each of us should rightfully take pride and pleasure in our coins, regardless of the grade! Each coin is a piece of art and history. It's all about the eye appeal, REGARDLESS of grade!
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
The 21 Peace is a great looking coin. I have three which I was lucky enough to get before the big price surge. They are all unique in how they look.
PR62 Satin.
Coin Photographer.
@FlyingAl The Legend! A beautiful example buddy! I've got one decent 1921 to show. I like these coins a lot.
Love those hammered strikes!
Here’s mine, I like it very much.
Mr_Spud
Thanks for the great photos @FlyingAl
Loving all the ‘21 Peace dollars… it is a special coin amongst a special series of silver dollars, the last of their kind in circulating silver US coinage.
Here’s mine. I somehow won this 64 for around $1800 in 2021 at the height of the reissued dollar craze when prices were much higher. Things seem to have stabilized with the prices of this date recently, and I’m guessing there’s no better time than now to pick up a nice example.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
I just love this coin and the story that goes with it. You don’t know me, but me and all my buddies know you and your story about this coin!!! Wish I could see it in hand some day ….
@Che_Grapes Thank you! It is an honor to own it.
Coin Photographer.
My favorite coin as well.
Would you, then, not say "1922 Peace dollar" because all 1922 dollars are Peace?
Looks like many of us have gone the "budget" route and gotten 64s. Still wish back in the day I had reached a bit for a slightly nicer 65 but not willing to pay that tariff these days even if prices may have softened a bit recently.
Anyway, some very nice pieces shown & thanks fellas!
Well, just Love coins, period.
There's some high relief 22's, so you would need to specify that also. 1922 peace dollar low relief.
Then use 1923. The point is that it's not redundant to say "1922 Peace Dollar" just as it is not redundant to say "high relief 1921 Peace dollar".
I know. I was playing devil's advocate. It was a joke.........
Lovely circ example
I told my Dad to buy this back in the 1980s. Still have it.
At that time, it was $85. So it has appreciated in price, but not by a huge amount.
But due to the originality and old ANACS photo certificate, I assume this would sell for a good premium above and ordinary AU coin:
All 1921 Peace Dollars have the same relief.
But the high-relief is only on the obverse (0.030 inches).
The reverse on all 1921 Peace Dollars has the same relief height as all other 1922-1935 Peace Dollars (0.015 inches).
Here is what the Peace Dollar reverse would look like with the full 0.030" relief as originally sculpted (with Broken Sword also):
This is the piece I currently have in my type set.
Sorry. I expected a meme
Wow I did not know that. I have learned so much from you - you should write a book, if you haven’t already, I would definitely read it!!
Thanks again - i am a huge fan!
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Does anyone here have a 1922 High Relief ?? Has anyone seen one? Mintage of just 35,401 and any graded??
Thinking this could be a '22 HR...
@Floridafacelifter
Coin Photographer.
The only difference between the two is the last date digit.
The odds are not great, literally a dozen or two compared to a million.
Simply Amazing!!!!
Thank you!
Ex- Raymond T. Baker, Director of the United States Mint, 1917 to 1922. Owned by Baker from the time it was struck, handed down through his family and friends until being sold in 2014. Bob R. Simpson Collection. Single finest known. CAC
Finest known, of 8 graded by PCGS. Mintage perhaps 10-12? The original mintage is unknown- since it was not a regular issue, the Mint did not keep records on the number struck. Undoubtedly very few were made, the coins being intended solely for distribution to influential politicians, Mint and Treasury Department officials, and others intimately involved in the creation and evolution of the Peace dollar design. The coins were not made available to the general public.
Per Stacks Bowers auctions:
“All Proof 1922 high relief Peace dollars were produced in the same manner, struck… on the Mint's medal press to bring up even the most intricate elements of the design. Once struck the coins were sandblasted in the Mint, this type of finish being popular at the time in production of high quality medallic and coinage works of art. These coins are often referred to as "Matte Proofs," or being of a "matte finish," although they are more accurately described as Sand Blast Proofs in keeping with the method of manufacture.”
Thanks @FlyingAl ... you knew who to beckon...@Floridafacelifter...and that is an exquisite Peace Dollar- amazing and very interesting info!!!!!
Here's one of the handful of coins I kept. I've shared it plenty of times, but some of the new folks might not have seen it:
This coin is nothing short of incredible - and the story as well. You sir, now have what we often refer to as “coin legacy” - you got the super cool, rare-as-hen-teeth coin, and that along with the ever-important story you provided, gives you the legacy!! Coin legacy!
This thread exceeded my expectations - that’s a testament to the quality and seriousness of those involved. We’ve got the best coin forum right here with the best people on them. Don’t believe me then have a look at the Reddit coin sub and let me know what you think (sigh - it’s depressing).
Thanks again to all - especially @FlyingAl and @Floridafacelifter for the amazing proofs!!! Well done boys and girls!!
Hope you all have a great memorial weekend - all the best to each of you and your families