Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter above the word ONE. It may be blank or there may be an S. (The intertwined A and F on the front of the coin are the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 05/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $36
Moderately worn - $40
Slightly worn - $40
Almost no wear - $46
Uncirculated - $65 to $17,230 depending on quality
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $36
Moderately worn - $40
Slightly worn - $40
Almost no wear - $88
Uncirculated - $240 to $31,850
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
FAQ's about Peace dollarsIn God We TRVSTThe spelling "TRVST" is NOT an error. During the 1920's it was common for artists to use the Latin alphabet. Latin only has 24 letters and uses "V" where modern languages use a "U"
E Pluribus Unum
The motto E Pluribus Unum (Latin for "Out of Many, One") is on ALL $1 coins minted since 1878 so that's not specific enough to ID any one coin.
Silver Eagles
Silver eagles are bullion coins minted since 1986 for sale to collectors but not for spending. Peace dollars were made for use in ordinary circulation just like dimes and quarters.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1935 Peace dollar is a slightly better date of the series. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $30.00-$38.00, better grade are $40.00-$42.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $45.00-$55.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
The blue seal indicates your bill is a silver certificate, a form of paper money issued until the early 1960s. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 A US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.
No US silver dollars were made after 1935, look at the back of the coin for 'Half Dollar'.
Check the denomination again, the last US silver dollar was made in 1935.
Most of them aren't rare. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1935 US 1 dollar silver certificate?"
Look at the back of the coin for "HALF DOLLAR" no US dollar coins were struck after 1935.
The blue seal indicates your bill is a silver certificate, a form of paper money issued until the early 1960s. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 A US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.
No US silver dollars were made after 1935, look at the back of the coin for 'Half Dollar'.
Check the denomination again, the last US silver dollar was made in 1935.
Most of them aren't rare. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1935 US 1 dollar silver certificate?"
Look at the back of the coin for "HALF DOLLAR" no US dollar coins were struck after 1935.
Normally it would be necessary to have its denomination but the only bill fitting that description is a $1 silver certificate. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 D US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for detailed information.
No US silver dollars were minted after 1935. Please check your coin and post a new question.
Please check your bill again. The only silver certificates dated 1935 were $1 bills.
The blue seal indicates your bill is a silver certificate, a form of paper money issued until the early 1960s. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 A US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.
Please check your bill again. All HAWAII-overprint $1 bills carry a 1935 series date. There's more at the question "What is the value of a 1935 US 1 dollar silver certificate with HAWAII on it?"
Normally it would be necessary to have its denomination but the only bill fitting that description is a $1 silver certificate. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 E US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for detailed information.
Normally it would be necessary to have its denomination but the only bill fitting that description is a $1 silver certificate. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 E US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for detailed information.