Whitman Expo
1927-S One dollar MS Values
Details
The 1927-S is one of the much better dates minted in San Francisco. This coin has many problems, including bag marks, and striking as a major issue as well. Scarce in all grades with a rarity jump in gem condition as MS65 is very scarce and MS66 is extremely rare.
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.
Basic Information
GSID:
7908
Coin Date:
1927-S
Denomination:
$1 / One dollar
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
866,000
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
