1922 Silver Dollar Appraisal

1922 Peace Dollar

The item is a silver-colored coin, appearing to be a United States 'Peace Dollar' from the year 1922. The obverse side, which is visible, features a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty with a radiate crown, emblematic of peace and prosperity after World War I. Her hair is depicted flowing in waves, extending down to her neck. Above her head, partially obscured on the left, but clearly visible on the right, are the rays emanating from the crown, which give the coin its distinctive appearance. The word 'LIBERTY' is inscribed along the top rim of the coin, with the letters 'L' and 'Y' near the edge of the image and 'BER' clearly visible above Lady Liberty's head. Below Liberty's chin and neck, the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is present, though the 'IN' is partially obscured by wear or dirt, while 'GOD WE' is legible, and 'TRUST' is quite clear. The date '1922' is prominently displayed at the bottom of the coin, indicating its year of mintage. The coin exhibits a metallic, somewhat dull luster, consistent with aged silver or a silver-plated base metal. There are visible signs of wear across the surface, particularly on the raised elements such as Lady Liberty's hair and facial features, suggesting it has been in circulation. Small scratches and nicks are noticeable, especially on the left side of the coin's field, near Liberty's forehead and to the left of her profile. The rim appears mostly intact, but there are some minor imperfections. The overall craftsmanship seems to be of standard mint quality for coins of this era, characterized by detailed relief work. There are no obvious mint marks visible in the provided image, which would typically be located near the bottom rim or the date; however, this side traditionally did not feature large, easily visible mint marks on Peace Dollars. The coin's condition suggests a circulated state, with a noticeable patina and surface wear but no severe damage that obscures major design elements. This coin belongs to the Art Deco period, given its mintage date and the stylistic elements common to the Peace Dollar series.