Q. David Bowers
The March 1978 issue of The Numismatist.published an advertisement from the Frontier Mint (Thomas F. Mason), Cheyenne, Wyoming, offering Peace dollars in a wide variety of grades, including two Uncirculated categories.
1921 Good-VG $11.95, VF $16.70, EF $19;75, MS-60 $68.00, MS-65 $164.00.
1922 Good-VG $4.20, VF $4.30, EF $4.35, MS-60.$5.25, MS-65 $5.45.
1922-D Good-VG $4.90, VF $5.20, EF $5.45, MS-60 $14.50, MS-65 $31.00.
1922-S Good-VG $4.60, VF $5.00,EF $5.20, MS-60 $11.25, MS-65 $32.00.
1923 Good-VG $4.20, VF $4.30, EF $4.35, MS-60 $5.25, MS-65 $5.45.
1923-D Good-VG $5.00, VF $5.20, EF $5.70, MS-60 $14.00, MS-65 $31.50. .
1923-S Good-VG $4.70, VF $5.00, EF $5.20, MS-60 $l1.25, MS-65 $32.00.
1924 Good-VG $4.30, VF $4.50, EF $4.70, MS·60 $7.40, MS-65 $8.25.
1924-S Good-VG $6.10, VF $7.20, EF $10.25, MS-60 $68.50, MS-65 $170.00
1925 Good-VG $4.30, VF $4.50, EF $4.70, MS-60 $9.50, MS-65 $10.95.
1925-S Good-VG $4.80, VF $5.40, EF $7.40, MS-60 $49.00, MS-65 $135.00. .
1926 Good-VG $5.60, VF $5.90, EF $6.90, MS-60 $14.75, MS-65 $29.50.
1926-D Good-VG $5.20, VF $6.40, EF $7.00, MS-60 $18.00, MS-65 $43.50.
1926-S Good-VG $4.60, VF $4.70, EF $5.20, MS-60 $14.25, MS·65 $38.00.
1927 Good-VG $13.90, VF $16.00, EF $17.00, MS-60 $36.00, MS-65 $66.95.
1927-D Good-VG $6.90, VF $7.70, EF $10.25, MS-60 $59.00, MS-65 $133.00.
1927-S Good-VG $7.20, VF $9.20, EF $12.75, MS-60 $99.00, MS·65 $189.00.
1928 Good-VG $69.00, VF $78.00, EF $89.00, MS-60 $129.00, MS-65 $173.50.
1928-S Good-VG $6.10, VF $6.90, EF $9.25, MS-60 $64.00, MS-65 $173.50.
1934 Good·VG $9.70, VF $11.25, EF $12.40, MS-60 $33,50, MS-65 $62.75.
1934-D Good-VG $4.80, VF $6.40, EF $9.50, MS·60 $54.00, MS·65 $113.50.
1934-S Good-VG $6.90, VF $12.50, EF $38.00, MS·60 $573~00, MS·65 $1,350.00.
1935 Good-VG $6.40,VF $7.40, EF$9.75, MS-60 $29.50, MS-65 $57.00.
1935-S Good-VG $4.80, VF $7.25, EF $12.00, MS·60 $93.50, MS-65 $157.00.
Superior Galleries' sale of the Hoagy Carmichael and Wayne Miller Collections, January 27-28,1986. The following Peace dollars include gems from the Wayne Miller Collection, one of the most itriportant cabinets of this specialty ever to be auctioned. Many record prices were set. In addition, numerous duplicate pieces were offered from other consignors.
1921 MS-65+. A superb well-struck specimen. A frosty mint gem. $4,400.00.
1921 Satin FinishProof-65. Superb specimen and probably the finest known example. $7,700.00.
1921 From Auction '80. MS-65. Full deeply struck and lightly toned. Boldly struck. $2;200.00.
1921 MS-63. Nice and frosty. $440.00.
1921 ANACS MS-63/63. $154.00.
1921 ANACS MS-63/63. A frosty mint specimen. $385.00.
1921 ANACS MS-63/63. Full struck. $286.00.
1921 ANACS MS-63/63. A pleasing frosty mint specimen. $275.00.
1921 MS-63. Better struck than most. Nice and satiny, lightly toned. $324.50.
1921 MS-60. Lightly toned. Some light bagmarks. $93.50.
1921 MS-60. $132.00.
1922 MS-67. Superb satin finish. Remarkably creamy with justa hint of delicate pastel toning. $1,540.00.
1922 Satin Finish Proof-65. Attributed by Walter Breen in February 1977. $7,700.00.
1922 MS-65. Absolutely incredible deep vivid rainbow toning across the surfaces of both sides. $286.00.
1922 MSc65. Pristine. $220.00.
1922 MS-65. Light pastel toning. $209.00.
1922-D MS-65. Well struck, frosty. $742.50.
1922-D MS-65.Bright and frosty. $385.00.
1922-D MS-65. Bright and frosty. The most insignificant marks appear on the cheek and neck. $407.00.
1922-D MS-65. Pristine frosty mint surfaces. Lightly toned which subdues some of the mint lustre. $220.00.
1922-D MS-63+. A blending oflight lilac and pale golden toning. $143.00.
1922-D MS-63+. One light scratch on the jaw; otherwise, a full MS-65 gem. $187.00.
1922-D MS-63+. Only a mark or two from full MS-65. $352.00.
1922-D Mostly MS-63. (Total: 4 pieces). $247.50.
1922-S MS-65+. Virtually fully struck with superb lustre. $2,420.00.
1922-S MS-63+. Bright and frosty. $148.50.
1922-S MS-63+. Immaculate surfaces but softly struck. $44.00.
1923 MS-65. Frosty with pale pastel toning. $121.00.
1923 MS-65+. A lovely frosty well-struck specimen and lightly toned. $1,210.00.
1923 MS-65. Frosty and lightly toned. $143.00.
1923 MS-65. Golden mint lustre. $297.00.
1923 MS-63+. A light scrape on the neck; otherwise a full MS-65 gem. Light russet toning rests around the obverse borders. $143.00.
1923 MS-63+. $104.50.
1923 MS-63+. Multicolored toning on both sides. $165.00.
1923 MS-63+. Bright and frosty with faint marks on Liberty's jawbone; otherwise perfection. $93.50.
1923 MS-63+.Just about a gem. $143.00.
1923-D MS-65. Well struck with the usual amount of light scattered bagmarks. $990.00.
1923-S MS-65. Extremely well-struck specimen. $935.00.
1924 MS-65+. Well struck with considerable mint frost. $880.00.
1924 MS-65+. Absolutely pristine! A uniform pale violet tone. $484.00.
1924 MS-65. The frosty mint surfaces are overlaid with deep russet and mottled violet toning. $220.00.
1924 MS-63+. Deep russet toning on both sides. $93.50.
1924-S MS-65. Wonderful lustre. Very strong strike. A touch of delicate sunset toning. $2,420.00.
1924-S MS-63. A lustrous frosty mint specimen. $242.00.
1925 MS-67+. A Superb Gem example. $1,540.00.
1925 MS-65+. A pristine satiny mint gem with gorgeous light golden toning. $440.00.
1925 MS-65+. A magnificent golden gem. $440.00.
1925 MS-65. A light scrape that is well hidden in Liberty's hair; nevertheless, a gem. Attractive golden toning. $209.00.
1925 MS-65. A golden gem. $253.00.
1925 MS-65. A frosty mint gem. $264.00.
1925 MS-65 or so. Light golden toning. $165.00.
1925 MS-63+. A minor mark on Liberty's cheek. $55.00.
1925 MS-63+. Frosty with a bit more mint lustre. $66.00.
1925-S MS-65. Virtually fully struck with tremendous frosty mint lustre. $1,650.00.
1925-S MS-65/63. Deep mottled violet toning on the reverse. $242.00.
1925-S MS-63. $209.00.
1925-S MS-60+. Somewhat of a shallow strike; nevertheless, bright and frosty. $192.50.
1926 MS-65. Well struck with minimum amount of light bagmarks. Abounds with wonderful frosty mint lustre. $1,155.00.