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Denomination1 Dollar
Country / EmpireUnited States
Obverse DesignLiberty head facing left, wearing a radiate crown. Inscriptions include 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRVST' (with 'V' instead of 'U'), and the date '1921'.
Reverse DesignEagle perched on a rock, facing right, with an olive branch in its talons. Rays emanate from the sun behind the eagle. Inscriptions include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'ONE DOLLAR', and 'PEACE'.
Historical Context
The Peace Dollar was minted to commemorate the end of World War I. The 1921 issue is notable for its high relief design, which was difficult to strike and led to a lower relief design being adopted from 1922 onwards. This makes the 1921 Peace Dollar distinct and highly sought after by collectors.
