1934-S Peace Dollar
The 1934-S Peace dollar has remained elusive in the series. The 1934-S Peace silver dollar is one of the rarest varieties to find in mint state grades and considered to be a key date in the Peace dollar series
Many of the 1934-S Peace dollars can be found with a good quality strike. Some coins can be found with a light strike on the reverse and a wary collector should be on the lookout for counterfeits that may have had the ‘S’ Peace dollar mint mark attached to add value.
History of the 1934-S Peace Dollar
Much like its Denver and Philadelphia counterparts, the 1934-S went mainly unnoticed throughout its history. Early investors throughout the 1940s tended to pay most of their attention to earlier dated coins in the series. There was no rush to buy up any mint state coins as it was thought there would be an abundance of bags released from the treasuries in years to come.
1934-S Peace Dollar Value
Despite being abundant in higher grades, the 1934-S Peace silver dollar is still a well sought after and valuable coin. Experts suggest starting your Peace dollar series collection with key and semi-key dates like the 1934-S Peace dollar. These often bring the most value to a collection and are less volatile on the market compared to less sought after coins.
Type of coin: Silver Dollar
Year: 1934-S Peace Dollar
Peace Dollar Mint Mark: San Francisco
Total mintage: 1,011,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: One dollar
Weight: 26.73 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Anthony de Francisci
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters