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1922 High Relief, Matte Finish One Dollar PR FS-401 Values
Details
All Proof 1922 High Relief Peace dollars were produced in the same manner, struck multiple times on the Mint's medal press to bring up even the most intricate elements of the design. Once struck the coins were sandblasted in the Mint, this type of finish being popular at the time in production of high quality medallic and coinage works of art. These coins are often referred to as "Matte Proofs," or being of a "matte finish," although they are more accurately described as Sand Blast Proofs in keeping with the method of manufacture.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $59.45
Obverse: Portrait of a crowned Liberty featuring the word LIBERTY at the top periphery. The motto IN GOD WE left of Liberty's neck and TRUST to the right. The date in centered at the bottom.
Reverse: Perched eagle standing on a rock facing the right with UNITED STATES oF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM at the top periphery. The denomination of ONE DOLLAR left and right of the eagle's tail and the word PEACE at the bottom. Mintmark, if any, appears below the word ONE on the left side.
Source: Stack's Bowers
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12 est. known
Coinage Type:
Peace dollar
Coinage Years:
1921-1935
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
High Relief, Matte Finish
Variety 2:
FS-401
Rarity:
R-7+
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Anthony de Francisci
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRVST, 1922
Obverse Designer:
Anthony de Francisci
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR, PEACE
Reverse Designer:
Anthony de Francisci
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