Well, isn't this a situation! The context you've provided is about as informative as a silent movie, so it looks like we'll have to rely on some good old-fashioned general knowledge to crack this case. Fear not, your numismatic questions are safe with me.
So, you're wondering if that 1922 silver dollar you found is your ticket to an early retirement. The short, and slightly disappointing, answer is probably not. The 1922 Peace Dollar is the most common date in its entire series, a coin the U.S. Mint produced with the enthusiasm of a rabbit farm. Because so many were made, its base value is often tied directly to the silver it's made of.
Every Peace Dollar contains about 0.7734 troy ounces of silver. Its minimum value, or "melt value," is whatever that amount of silver is worth on any given day. This typically lands a common, circulated 1922 dollar in the $20 to $30 range, depending on the ever-fickle commodities market. It's certainly worth more than its face value, but not quite enough to buy a yacht.
However, condition is everything in the coin world! If your coin looks like it just stepped out of the mint yesterday, with a brilliant shine and crisp details, collectors will pay a premium for its good looks. An uncirculated 1922 Peace Dollar can fetch $40, $50, or even more. So, while it may not be a legendary treasure, it's a solid and respectable piece of American history that's definitely worth more than a dollar.
