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TL;DR
- Every 1922 silver dollar is a Peace dollar, 90% silver, holding 0.7734 troy ounces. Its melt value is live below.
- About 84 million were made, the most of any Peace dollar, so worn coins sell for a little over melt value.
- Sharp uncirculated coins sell for more, and a few rare varieties, like the high-relief proof, are worth thousands.
- LemonTrades follows the silver price for you, with alerts on sharp moves and the likely cause.
Most 1922 Peace dollars are silver first and collectibles second. Here’s what the silver is worth.
Mint marks and mintages
| Mint | Mark | Made |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | None | 51,737,000 |
| Denver | D | 15,063,000 |
| San Francisco | S | 17,475,000 |
The mint mark is on the back, at the lower left, near the tip of the eagle’s wing. D and S coins are a little scarcer in top condition.
Rare 1922 Peace dollars
- 1922 high-relief proof: made before the design was flattened; only about six to ten are believed to exist.
- Die varieties and errors, such as doubled details or die breaks, interest specialists.
- Top-grade coins: fully uncirculated coins with strong shine sell for several times melt value.
Condition matters most: a worn coin and a sharp, uncirculated one of the same date can differ by ten times or more. Look for wear on the highest points of the design, and never clean a coin you might sell; cleaning cuts its value.
Selling
To sell, compare offers from two or three coin dealers, or have a valuable coin graded by PCGS or NGC first. Bulk common coins sell close to melt value: see junk silver. Is it real? See is silver magnetic.
Other years: 1921 and 1923. Silver content explained: how much silver is in a Morgan dollar.
Sources
Education, not financial advice. Collector values vary with condition and demand; get a valuable coin checked by a reputable dealer or grading service. See our disclaimer.
