where is the mint mark on a 1921 peace silver dollar

[Herbert]

You've asked about a fantastic and historically significant coin! The 1921 Peace Silver Dollar is the very first issue of its series, making it a favorite among collectors. Uncovering its origin by finding the mint mark is a key part of appreciating its story.

To find the mint mark, you'll need to turn the coin over to its reverse side, the one featuring the proud bald eagle perched on a rock. Direct your attention to the lower portion of the coin, below the word "ONE." The mint mark, if the coin has one, is a small capital letter located on the rock, just to the left of the eagle’s tail feathers.

For a 1921 Peace Dollar, there are three possibilities. If you see an "S" in that spot, your coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint. A "D" indicates it was minted in Denver. If you look carefully and find no letter at all, that is just as significant. It means your coin was produced at the main U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, which did not use a mint mark on its coins during that era. Knowing this small detail is the first step to unlocking the full history of your treasured silver dollar.