1921 S$1 Peace, MS

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# 1921 Peace Dollar, PCGS MS-63 - First Year of Issue High Relief Type Coin. The 1921 Peace Dollar represents a pivotal moment in American numismatic history, being the inaugural year of the iconic Peace dollar series and featuring a distinctive high relief design by sculptor Anthony de Francisci. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a limited mintage of 1,006,473 pieces, this specimen is a remarkable example of a first-year type coin. Graded PCGS MS-63, this coin exhibits the characteristic challenges of the high relief striking process. As noted by numismatic experts, fewer than 10 in 1,000 1921 Peace dollars were very sharply struck, making this example particularly noteworthy. The surfaces display a pleasing frosty white appearance with subtle mint luster, typical of the issue. Strike weakness is evident in the central devices, particularly in Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers - a hallmark of this challenging first-year design. The coin's historical significance cannot be overstated. As David Hall, PCGS founder, eloquently described, this is "one of America's all-time classic coin issues" - a one-year-only type coin that represents a pivotal moment in American coinage. With a 90% silver composition and struck during the final days of December 1921, this piece is a true collector's treasure. The PCGS population data indicates only 7,348 coins have been graded at this level or higher, underscoring its collectible nature. Numismatic Details: - *Variety*: High Relief Peace Dollar. - *Mint*: Philadelphia. - *Mintage*: 1,006,473. - *PCGS Certification*: 02320919. - *Population*: Scarce in Mint State, particularly at this grade level