USA 1926 PEACE DOLLAR PHILADELPHA Mint
080-00453
The **1926 Peace Silver Dollar**, certified by PCGS as **MS64**, is a premier example of American numismatic artistry from the heart of the Roaring Twenties. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin belongs to a series created to commemorate the restoration of peace following World War I. While the Peace Dollar series ran from 1921 to 1935, the 1926 issue is particularly appreciated by collectors for its generally high strike quality and the lustrous surfaces often found on surviving specimens from this specific year.
### Artistic Mastery
Designed by Anthony de Francisci, the obverse features a youthful, radiant Lady Liberty modeled after the sculptor's wife, Teresa. She wears a crown of rays, reminiscent of the Statue of Liberty, with her hair flowing slightly in the breeze. The reverse depicts a majestic bald eagle perched upon a mountain peak, clutching an olive branch, watching the sunrise of a new era. The word **"PEACE"** is inscribed at the base, serving as a permanent reminder of the national sentiment of the time.
### Condition and Grade
At the **MS64 (Choice Mint State)** level, this coin possesses exceptional eye appeal. The luster is typically "creamy" or "satin-like," a hallmark of the 1926 Philadelphia strike. Under magnification, the surfaces are remarkably clean, with only minor, scattered marks that do not detract from the overall beauty of the design. The strike is sharp, bringing out the fine details in Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers—areas that are often softly struck in other years of the series.
### Historical and Market Appeal
The year 1926 was a significant one for the United States, marking the Sesquicentennial of American independence. Possessing a Peace Dollar from this year connects a collector to that celebration of national heritage. As a PCGS-graded MS64 specimen, this coin offers a perfect balance of high technical quality and market liquidity. It is a foundational piece for any silver dollar set, representing the pinnacle of silver coinage before the denomination was retired.
### Artistic Mastery
Designed by Anthony de Francisci, the obverse features a youthful, radiant Lady Liberty modeled after the sculptor's wife, Teresa. She wears a crown of rays, reminiscent of the Statue of Liberty, with her hair flowing slightly in the breeze. The reverse depicts a majestic bald eagle perched upon a mountain peak, clutching an olive branch, watching the sunrise of a new era. The word **"PEACE"** is inscribed at the base, serving as a permanent reminder of the national sentiment of the time.
### Condition and Grade
At the **MS64 (Choice Mint State)** level, this coin possesses exceptional eye appeal. The luster is typically "creamy" or "satin-like," a hallmark of the 1926 Philadelphia strike. Under magnification, the surfaces are remarkably clean, with only minor, scattered marks that do not detract from the overall beauty of the design. The strike is sharp, bringing out the fine details in Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers—areas that are often softly struck in other years of the series.
### Historical and Market Appeal
The year 1926 was a significant one for the United States, marking the Sesquicentennial of American independence. Possessing a Peace Dollar from this year connects a collector to that celebration of national heritage. As a PCGS-graded MS64 specimen, this coin offers a perfect balance of high technical quality and market liquidity. It is a foundational piece for any silver dollar set, representing the pinnacle of silver coinage before the denomination was retired.
| Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| COUNTRY | USA |
| DENOMINATION | $1 |
| EdgeItemKey | 001-080-00453 |
| GRADE | MS64 |
| Inventory Type | Stock |
| MINT MARK | PHILI |
| stone info | [] |
| Vendor Style Code | 1926 PEACE DOLLAR |
| YEAR | 1926 |
