How Much Is A Peace Dollar Worth?
Values for the Peace dollar run from about $26–$36 (Common dates, circulated) to $200–$350 (1928, circulated). Here is what separates the bottom of that range from the top — and how to find out where your coin lands.
History of the Peace Dollar
The Peace dollar was struck to commemorate the end of the First World War — the word PEACE on the rock below the eagle makes it the only US circulating coin to carry the word. Anthony de Francisci modeled Liberty on his wife Teresa, giving the coin one of the most personal portraits in American coinage.
The 1921 issue was struck in high relief that proved impossible to produce at scale, making it a one-year subtype with a strong premium. The series key is the 1928 Philadelphia, and the 1934-S is the famous condition rarity.
The Peace dollar was struck from 1921 to 1935 in 90% silver, 10% copper. The design is the work of Anthony de Francisci. Each coin weighs 26.73 grams and measures 38.1 mm across. Production took place at Philadelphia, Denver (D) and San Francisco (S).
How much is a Peace dollar worth?
Prices for the Peace dollar move with the collector market and with the price of precious metals. Use the ranges below as a starting point for problem-free examples, not as a guarantee.
For a market check, recent sold results for the same coin in the same grade beat out-of-date price guides every time. AI Coin Collector shows the Numista catalogue price per grade for every coin it recognizes: a reference point, not a sale price or an offer.
- Common dates, circulated: $26–$36
- Common dates, MS-63: $55–$80
- MS-65: $150–$300
- 1921 High Relief, circulated: $100–$250
- 1928, circulated: $200–$350
How to identify a genuine Peace Dollar
Authentication starts with the basics: weight, diameter, design details and the way the surfaces look. For the Peace dollar, check the following:
If anything feels off — the weight is wrong, the details are mushy, or the surfaces look cast rather than struck — get a second opinion before buying or selling. Valuable dates are exactly the coins counterfeiters target most.
- The mint mark sits on the reverse, lower left near the eagle’s wing tip.
- 1921 coins are high relief with a concave look; 1922 onward are normal relief.
- The 1928 had only 360,649 struck — check that date in any accumulation.
- The fabled 1964-D Peace dollars were all supposed to be melted; owning one is legally murky and none have been publicly confirmed.
Check your Peace dollar with AI Coin Collector
Instead of squinting at grainy auction photos, snap a picture with AI Coin Collector. Our own AI vision model suggests the type for you to confirm, the app estimates a Sheldon-scale grade from 1 to 70, and you see the Numista catalogue price per grade.
From there you can add the coin to a collection, see the collection’s total value and export it to CSV. The app is free to start and comes to Android first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Peace dollar worth?
Broadly, examples at the bottom of the market (Common dates, circulated) trade around $26–$36, while the strongest pieces (1928, circulated) bring $200–$350. Grade, rarity and eye appeal decide where a specific coin lands, and problem-free coins always bring the best prices.
How can I tell if my Peace dollar is genuine?
Start with the physical basics: the mint mark sits on the reverse, lower left near the eagle’s wing tip. Counterfeits usually fail on weight, dimensions or fine die details, so compare your coin against verified reference photos before paying a premium.
Can an app identify and value my Peace dollar?
Yes. AI Coin Collector suggests an identification from a single photo using our own AI vision model — you check and adjust it — estimates a Sheldon grade from 1 to 70, and shows the Numista catalogue price per grade.