1922-S S$1

Description

1922-S Peace Dollar, MS-65 PCGS. The 1922-S Peace Dollar represents the second year of coinage at the San Francisco Mint for this iconic series and boasts the second-highest mintage of all Peace Dollar issues, with 17,475,000 pieces struck. Designed by Anthony de Francisci, this silver dollar is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams with a reeded edge and 38.1mm diameter. The present example has been graded MS-65 by PCGS (Certificate #37696236), representing a significant achievement for this particular issue. The 1922-S is notably common in lower Mint State grades, with MS-60 through MS-63 pieces readily available to collectors. However, the rarity increases dramatically at higher levels. Strike quality is a defining characteristic of this issue, as San Francisco Mint production standards resulted in frequent weakness in the centers on both obverse and reverse. Liberty's hair details over the ear and the eagle's feathers at their highest points often show softness, while bagmarks from transport are typical. The MS-65 grade is a substantial condition rarity for this date, with populations dropping off sharply above MS-64. PCGS has graded only 529 examples of the 1922-S in all grades, with just 110 pieces certified finer than the present coin. Finding a 1922-S Peace Dollar that combines problem-free surfaces, sharp striking, and quality luster presents a genuine challenge to collectors. This MS-65 example represents the upper echelon of what this issue typically offers, making it an attractive offering for Peace Dollar specialists and type collectors seeking an example that transcends the aesthetic shortcomings common to the date.