Lot 1536
1921. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Attractive violet and pale blue toning on both sides. Strong metal flow augments the already showy mint luster that covers the surfaces, giving this high relief coin a special, glowing appearance. The mint brilliance still shines through the beautiful overlay of pale patina. Something perhaps worth adding to the smooth finish is how desirable this coin is with this precision strike, with only a modest area in the central hair not as fully struck as the Mint would have liked. It was after this production difficulty was noticed that the mint made a major overhaul of the design for the 1922-35 issues. The relief was noticeably reduced; some of the later, post-1921 coins look flat and uninspiring by comparison. A superlatively example for the Peace Dollar connoisseur. Pop 154; 8 finer: 1 in 66+, 7 in 67 (PCGS # 7356) .
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300.
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| Realized $4,140 |
