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1934 $1 Obverse Die Scratch, VAM-1A MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +0.66%
$39.98
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1934 $1  Obverse Die Scratch, VAM-1A MS
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Obverse Description

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 Description

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.

Catalog Information

GSID: 193603
Designer: Anthony de Francisci
Obverse Designer: Anthony de Francisci
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRVST, 1934
Reverse Designer: Anthony de Francisci
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR, PEACE
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 26.73 gr
Weight (oz): 0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.7734 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 38.1
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Obverse Die Scratch
Variety 2: VAM-1A
Coin Date: 1934
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 954,057
Coinage Type: Peace dollar
Coinage Years: 1921-1935
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 518828
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +0.66%
$39.98
GSID:193603 PCGS:518828 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1934 $1 Obverse Die Scratch, VAM-1A MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $600.00 $1,234
MS64 - $550.00 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234

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