Peace Silver Dollar (1921-1935)

May 3, 2010 in Stuff by Elliott

The Peace Dollar is in my opinion the most stunning coin design in the history of the US mint. The coins were initially made to commemorate the end of WW1 and replace the aging Morgan Dollar and remains the last true Silver Dollar minted for circulation in the United States.

The beautiful design by Anthony de Francisci features Lady liberty, modeled after his wife Teresa Cafarelli, and a perched eagle on the reverse. A 1922 Peace Dollar was the first significant coin in my coin collection when I was a kid and will always be my favorite. Unfortunately, I have absolutely no idea how to display it properly. Any ideas?