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1928-S One Dollar MS Values
Details
The 1928-S is one of the much better dates minted in San Francisco and is known mostly as a condition rarity. This coin has many problems, including bag marks, with striking as a major problem as well. Scarce in all grades with a rarity jump in gem condition as MS65 and MS66 are both extremely rare.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $61.37
Obverse: Portrait of a crowned Liberty featuring the word LIBERTY at the top periphery. The motto IN GOD WE left of Liberty's neck and TRUST to the right. The date in centered at the bottom.
Reverse: Perched eagle standing on a rock facing the right with UNITED STATES oF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM at the top periphery. The denomination of ONE DOLLAR left and right of the eagle's tail and the word PEACE at the bottom. Mintmark, if any, appears below the word ONE on the left side.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
1,632,000
Coinage Type:
Peace dollar
Coinage Years:
1921-1935
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Anthony de Francisci
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRVST, 1928
Obverse Designer:
Anthony de Francisci
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR, PEACE
Reverse Designer:
Anthony de Francisci
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