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1934-S Peace Dollar, MS66+
Tied for Finest Certified at PCGS

1934-S $1 MS66+ PCGS. CAC. The San Francisco Mint was tasked to strike Peace dollars on October 26, 1934, leaving just over one month to complete production for the year. Understandably, only a small mintage of 1.1 million pieces was accomplished. Relatively few examples were saved for numismatic purposes in the 1930s, as collectors failed to appreciate the elusive nature of the issue. Q. David Bowers, in his silver dollar Encyclopedia and on PCGS CoinFacts, hypothesizes that dealers largely ignored the elusiveness of the 1934-S in the 1940s due to the misplaced belief that large quantities of the date would eventually be released from Treasury vaults. However, by the 1960s, when these silver dollar stores were largely depleted, such quantities of the 1934-S failed to appear. As a result, the 1934-S became a sought-after coin in Mint State, and today is the most challenging issue of the series to locate in Uncirculated grades.

Most Mint State examples encountered grade no finer than MS65. Premium Gems are rarely encountered, and the finest such pieces are a handful of Plus-graded examples. No numerically finer coins are reported at PCGS, and only a single finer example is listed at NGC. Well-detailed design elements show just a touch of the usual softness on Liberty's hair and the eagle's shoulder. The impeccably preserved surfaces radiate vibrant mint luster, with understated hints of golden-tan and lavender toning. Eye appeal is outstanding for the issue. Population: 42 in 66 (8 in 66+), 0 finer. CAC: 20 in 66, 0 finer (10/22).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 257Z, PCGS# 7377, Greysheet# 7911)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper


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Auction Dates
January, 2023
11th-15th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 30
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Sold on Jan 12, 2023 for: $78,000.00
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