What is the value of a 1926 US silver dollar?

Answer 1

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 a D or 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 04/2011:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $32

Moderately worn - $33

Slightly worn - $33

Almost no wear - $38

Uncirculated - $46 to $22,750 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $32

Moderately worn - $33

Slightly worn - $33

Almost no wear - $41

Uncirculated - $65 to $21,780

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $32

Moderately worn - $33

Slightly worn - $33

Almost no wear - $41

Uncirculated - $47 to $37,050

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 1926 Silver DollarsIt is a common misconception that the 1926 peace dollar is only rare when it has the D mintmark. in above average condition a premium is placed on the 1926 S peace dollar. the 1926 no mintmark dollar has a mintage about half of the 1926 D. In certain conditions it is rare but eventually it should become a highly sought after piece. TRVST

This spelling is NOT an error. During the early 20th century it was common for artists to use the Roman alphabet for lettering on designs with a classical theme. Latin only had 24 letters; the letter we use for the V sound served as both a consonant and the vowel represented by U in English. You had to figure out which it was based on its context.

The same artistic license was used on other coins (e.g. quarters), buildings, signs, and other designs.

E Pluribus UnumNearly all American coins carry the motto "E Pluribus Unum" ("From Many, One") so noting that a coin carries that wording isn't specific enough to identify it.