1922 Peace Dollar with green, blue, and gold toning

Why I’m Fell for a Toned 1922 Peace Dollar

I’ll admit it: I didn’t used to be a Peace Dollar guy. Like a lot of collectors, I got swept up in the excitement of Morgan Dollars. Don’t get me wrong.  I really like Morgan Dollar too.  My local coin shop told me I should give Peace Dollars a look. I wasn’t hunting for anything specific. I just like looking at new coins, so I did.

That’s how I ended up with this one: a PCGS MS-63 1922 Peace Dollar with toning I can’t stop looking at.

Why Peace Dollars Rarely Tone Like Morgan Dollars

Morgan Dollars are famous for their toning. Peace Dollars are a different story. Peace Dollars are washed after they are struck. Morgan Dollar aren't so they are more subject to the elements. Most Peace Dollars you see are plain silver. Finding a toned Peace Dollar is remarkable.

This one isn’t. The toning covers the whole coin, with greens and gold on the front and blues on the reverse.  These tones go beyond the usual silver and gold, and the luster underneath is excellent.

My Take on Toned Coins

1922 is not a rare date.  It’s easy to find a white, silver-looking coin. A toned one, especially a Peace Dollar, is much harder. Buy what you love. This coin makes me excited every time I look at it, and if you love the look of a coin, other people probably will too.