Coin, US

Object/Artifact

Museum of History Benicia

1923-S Peace Silver Dollar Obverse

Name/Title

Coin, US

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.6

Description

1923-S Peace dollar minted in San Francisco. 90% pure silver, 10% copper. The coin is named after its designer Anthony de Francisci. The obverse represents the head and neck of the Goddess of Liberty in profile, and the reverse depicts a bald eagle at rest clutching an olive branch, with the legend "Peace".

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Anthony de Francisci

Date made

1923