Boyd Collection (billed as 'The World's Greatest Collection' by the auctioneer, the Numismatic Gallery) an Un-circulated 1925 crossed the block at $6, outranking in price all other Peace dollars except the then-rare 1923, which fetched $9. In 1945 at the sale of the Frederick C.C. In numerous offerings early in that decade it was priced higher than the 1934-S. Once rare: In 1940, the 1925 Peace dollar was considered to be the rarest Philadelphia Mint issue in Mint State but by 1945 it was considered second rarest (after the 1923). Large mintage: This was the last large-mintage issue in the Peace dollar series, the last issue to cross the 10 million mark. The following narrative, with minor editing, is from my 'Silver Dollars & Trade Dollars of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia' (Wolfeboro, NH: Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc., 1993).

Treasury for 'the face value of the coins and an amount sufficient to cover the mail charrges by first-class mail.' 416), collectors could still purchase Uncirculated 1925 Peace Dollars directly from the U.S. For type purposes, the 1925 Peace Dollar is a good candidate.Īccording to a notice in the June 1934 issue of The Numismatist (p. Most Mint State examples come with good eye appeal and, at the top end of the condition ladder, the visual appeal can be stunning.

Bagmarks can be expected, but they are usually light and fewer in number than on most other dates. Luster is usually good and sometimes very reflective, with a crisp metallic sheen and booming luster.

In terms of strike, the 1925 usually comes with nice, if not full, details.

PCGS has graded a single example in MS-68, one of only two such coins in the series (the other is an MS-68 1924). Like most Peace Dollar dates, the 1925 becomes rare in MS-67 condition. In Mint State condition, the 1925 Peace Dollar can be found with ease, including in Gem conditions up to MS-66. The 1925 Peace Dollar is one of the more common dates in the series, though it is not nearly as plentiful as 19.

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