Price Guide for 1921 Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for 1921 Dollar variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
1921 Dollar Morgan (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8.00 - $14,000.00Uncirculated: $1.75 - $19,975.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 - $535.00Uncirculated: $0.99 - $13,950.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $32.00 - $125.00Uncirculated: $67.00 - $25,000.00
1921 Dollar High Relief, Peace (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $22.00 - $7,763.00Uncirculated: $2.45 - $132,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $24.00 - $2,026.00Uncirculated: $58.77 - $23,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $140.00 - $600.00Uncirculated: $650.00 - $140,000.00
1921-S Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $12.00 - $11,500.00Uncirculated: $1.65 - $19,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $13.48 - $620.00Uncirculated: $9.99 - $4,899.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 - $77.00Uncirculated: $80.00 - $32,500.00
1921-D Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8.00 - $11,867.50Uncirculated: $3.50 - $44,063.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 - $530.00Uncirculated: $17.50 - $6,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 - $70.00Uncirculated: $75.00 - $45,000.00
1921-S Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $184.00 - $19,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $99.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,050.00 - $29,000.00
1921 Dollar Peace, Satin Finish (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $148.50 - $3,680.00Uncirculated: $6,325.00 - $150,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $422.00 - $673.67
1921-D Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $29.00Uncirculated: $98.00 - $5,280.00
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eBayUncirculated: $300.00 - $3,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $650.00 - $12,000.00
1921 Dollar Zerbe Special Strike (Special Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $3,200.00 - $19,000.00Uncirculated: $237.00 - $64,625.00
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eBayUncirculated: $28.00 - $6,450.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4,000.00 - $47,500.00
1921-S Dollar Zerbe Special Strike (Special Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $86,250.00Uncirculated: $36,800.00 - $117,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00
1921 Dollar VAM 3D (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00 - $200.00
1921 Dollar Morgan Wide Reeding TOP 100 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $52.00 - $587.50Uncirculated: $45.00 - $1,762.50
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eBayCirculated: $28.88 - $80.00Uncirculated: $33.00 - $499.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $51.00 - $95.00Uncirculated: $97.00 - $875.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-4b Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $41.00 - $305.50Uncirculated: $1,920.00
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eBayCirculated: $135.50 - $395.00
1921 Dollar Morgan, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,000.00 - $2,400.00Uncirculated: $242.00 - $23,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $40.00 - $2,800.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,150.00 - $40,000.00
1921-D Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $625.00 - $12,650.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8,500.00 - $21,500.00
1921-S Dollar, DMPL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $661.00 - $15,525.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 6B(1B) BU Scr/No S (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $65.00 - $408.00Uncirculated: $170.38 - $780.00
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eBayCirculated: $145.00 - $356.00Uncirculated: $34.00 - $450.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $45.00 - $350.00Uncirculated: $380.00 - $925.00
1921 Dollar Chapman, CAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $57,500.00 - $72,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $87,500.00
1921 Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $52.03 - $26,400.00
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eBayCirculated: $125.00 - $315.00Uncirculated: $35.00 - $640.00
1921 Dollar Morgan VAM 41A Pitted Rev TOP 100, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $46.00 - $225.00
1921 Dollar Morgan VAM 1B (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $31.89 - $225.00
1921 Dollar Morgan VAM 1B, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $35.00 - $1,250.00
1921 $1 VAM Penny (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $70.00 - $191.50Uncirculated: $29.03 - $52.00
1921 Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $30.00Uncirculated: $30.00 - $77.00
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eBayCirculated: $38.00 - $56.55Uncirculated: $32.00 - $855.00
1921 Dollar VAM 2A (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $40.00
1921 Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $28.10Uncirculated: $384.00
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eBayCirculated: $23.50 - $180.00Uncirculated: $29.00 - $569.99
1921 Dollar VAM 3A (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $45.00
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eBayUncirculated: $36.00 - $229.95
1921 Dollar VAM 3B (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $39.00 - $97.00
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eBayUncirculated: $69.95 - $205.79
1921 Dollar VAM 3C (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $65.00Uncirculated: $57.00 - $125.00
1921 Dollar Morgan VAM 41A Pitted Rev TOP 100 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $30.15Uncirculated: $29.00 - $288.00
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eBayCirculated: $32.06Uncirculated: $31.00 - $3,550.01
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $56.00 - $95.00Uncirculated: $97.00 - $950.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 1A TRU_T Variety (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $58.00 - $282.00Uncirculated: $381.88 - $2,160.00
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eBayCirculated: $22.65 - $375.00Uncirculated: $41.10 - $2,442.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $64.00 - $245.00Uncirculated: $275.00 - $2,750.00
1921 Dollar VAM 3E (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $66.00 - $85.00
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00 - $95.00
1921 Dollar Peace, Sandblasted w/ Antique Finish (Special Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $129,250.00
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eBayUncirculated: $457.00
1921 Dollar VAM 3F (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $353.00Uncirculated: $51.00 - $85.00
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eBayUncirculated: $75.00 - $135.00
1921 Dollar VAM 3G (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $75.00
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eBayUncirculated: $295.00
1921 Dollar VAM 3H (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $62.95
1921 Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $39.00 - $170.00
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eBayCirculated: $65.00 - $97.91Uncirculated: $77.00 - $299.99
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-2 Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $129.25 - $199.75Uncirculated: $2,400.00
1921 Dollar Peace VAM 3 Line Thru L (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $164.50 - $306.00Uncirculated: $244.00 - $5,160.00
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eBayCirculated: $100.00 - $975.00Uncirculated: $227.51 - $3,660.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $200.00 - $600.00Uncirculated: $675.00 - $4,650.00
1921 Dollar VAM 6 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $79.00 - $219.17
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-3 Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $32.12
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $65.00 - $125.00Uncirculated: $150.00 - $350.00
1921 Dollar VAM 7 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $50.00 - $327.01
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-4 Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $59.00 - $322.00Uncirculated: $719.00 - $1,680.00
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eBayCirculated: $40.00 - $300.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 - $420.00Uncirculated: $550.00 - $1,250.00
1921 Dollar VAM 8 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $95.00 - $350.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-5 Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $35.00 - $600.00Uncirculated: $600.00
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eBayCirculated: $59.00 - $277.30
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $90.00 - $330.00Uncirculated: $375.00 - $1,250.00
1921 Dollar VAM 9 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $99.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-6 Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $36.00 - $168.00Uncirculated: $89.00 - $720.00
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eBayCirculated: $36.00 - $293.00Uncirculated: $66.00 - $1,350.00
1921 Dollar VAM 10 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $174.50 - $360.00Uncirculated: $24.50 - $2,203.00
1921 Dollar VAM 10, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8,365.00
1921 Dollar VAM 11 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $80.00
1921 Dollar VAM 12 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $120.00 - $406.00Uncirculated: $42.00 - $65.00
1921 Dollar VAM 13 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $39.00 - $144.00
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eBayUncirculated: $49.00
1921 Dollar VAM 14 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $65.00
1921 Dollar Morgan, PL (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $79.00Uncirculated: $25.00 - $6,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $17.50 - $39.00Uncirculated: $32.50 - $3,056.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $225.00 - $23,500.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $75.00 - $99.88
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eBayCirculated: $39.00 - $500.00Uncirculated: $30.00 - $2,000.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 1, PL (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $160.15
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-3a Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $192.00 - $1,440.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 1B Capped R (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $50.00 - $200.00Uncirculated: $49.00 - $2,040.00
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eBayCirculated: $24.55 - $361.00Uncirculated: $28.00 - $900.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $40.00 - $87.00Uncirculated: $90.00 - $1,300.00
1921 Dollar VAM 1A Rev Field Break Peace (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $132.00 - $156.00Uncirculated: $900.00 - $3,720.00
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eBayCirculated: $199.96 - $299.99Uncirculated: $1,150.00 - $32,000.00
1921 Dollar VAM 1F Polishing Lines Peace ELITE 30 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $720.00 - $3,600.00
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eBayUncirculated: $411.02 - $20,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,300.00 - $3,500.00
1921 Dollar VAM 1H Polishing Lines Peace ELITE 30 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $432.00 - $19,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $110.00 - $950.00Uncirculated: $346.00 - $1,980.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,350.00 - $19,500.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $51.09 - $315.00Uncirculated: $58.09 - $2,350.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 2A (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $230.00 - $420.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $599.95 - $2,599.00Uncirculated: $78.00 - $700.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $150.00 - $368.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 5 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $305.00Uncirculated: $71.20
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-7 Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $1,140.00 - $7,050.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 1 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $114.00
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eBayCirculated: $20.00 - $599.00Uncirculated: $41.01 - $499.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 1N Unicorn (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $76.00 - $228.00Uncirculated: $64.00 - $900.00
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eBayCirculated: $48.00 - $270.00Uncirculated: $89.88 - $393.83
1921-D Dollar VAM 1X Double Cud (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $106.00
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eBayUncirculated: $33.00 - $950.00
1921-D Dollar VAM 3A Wing Dot (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $35.00 - $74.00Uncirculated: $35.00 - $780.00
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eBayCirculated: $33.00 - $225.00Uncirculated: $55.00 - $2,800.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 6A(1A) BU Scratch (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $65.00 - $69.00Uncirculated: $46.00 - $1,527.50
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eBayCirculated: $23.50 - $145.00Uncirculated: $30.00 - $247.61
1921-S $1 VAM Penny (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $42.00Uncirculated: $16.00 - $151.50
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $63.00 - $575.75
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eBayCirculated: $51.66 - $314.95
1921 Dollar Chapman (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $69.00Uncirculated: $1,870.00 - $240,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $36.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $31,500.00 - $285,000.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 2 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $120.00 - $1,129.00Uncirculated: $66.02
1921-S Dollar VAM 3 (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $64.32 - $379.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 4 (Regular Strike)
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eBayCirculated: $23.65Uncirculated: $58.56
1921 Dollar VAM 40A Denticle Clash (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $65.00 - $528.00
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eBayCirculated: $85.00Uncirculated: $69.00 - $299.95
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $70.00 - $85.00Uncirculated: $90.00 - $500.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-1 Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $223.25 - $648.00
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eBayCirculated: $300.00
1921-S Dollar VAM 1B-4a Thorn Head (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $41.00 - $384.00Uncirculated: $2,880.00
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eBayCirculated: $76.00 - $385.00
Design and Specifications of the 1921 Dollar
1921 was a pivotal year in the history of U.S. coinage. This year marked the final production of the Morgan Dollar and the introduction of the Peace Dollar, both significant in the numismatic world. The Morgan Dollar, first minted in 1878, was brought back into production after a 17-year hiatus due to the Pittman Act of 1918, which mandated the melting and recoinage of silver dollars to stabilize the silver market. Later in the year, the Peace Dollar, designed by Anthony de Francisci, was introduced to commemorate the end of World War I and symbolize the nation's desire for peace.
Obverse Design | Lady Liberty in profile wearing a Phrygian cap, facing left, with 'Liberty' inscribed above her head and the year below. The obverse was designed by George T. Morgan. |
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Reverse Design | A bald eagle perched on a bundle of arrows and an olive branch, with 'United States of America,' 'E Pluribus Unum,' and 'One Dollar' inscribed around the design. The reverse was also designed by George T. Morgan. |
Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
Diameter | 38.1 mm |
Weight | 26.73 grams |
Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco) |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of a 1921 US Dollar plays a crucial role in determining its value. Coins with strong strikes and high luster are especially prized. Common coins in circulated condition typically have modest value, while uncirculated coins in higher grades (MS65 and above) can be significantly more valuable. Collectors pay particular attention to coins from the San Francisco mint, which are known for weaker strikes; well-struck examples can command a premium.
Toning can also enhance a coin's appearance and increase its desirability, depending on the color and pattern. Coins with natural toning that accentuates the design are often more valuable to collectors.
Mintage: 44,690,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: MS65 and above coins are relatively available, though higher grades are more sought after.
Varieties Errors: There are minor die variations, but none that are particularly significant.
Market Demand: Moderate; common in lower grades, but higher-grade examples have consistent demand among collectors.
Mintage: 20,345,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Coins graded MS65 and above are less common and can command higher prices.
Varieties Errors: No significant varieties are widely recognized.
Market Demand: Moderate; Denver-minted coins are more valuable in higher grades.
Mintage: 21,695,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: San Francisco-minted dollars are often found with weaker strikes, making well-struck examples in MS65 and above more desirable.
Varieties Errors: No major varieties known, but coins with strong strikes are valued higher.
Market Demand: Moderate; coins with strong strikes and high luster are particularly sought after.
Notable errors or varieties can further increase a coin's rarity and value. Although there are no widely recognized major errors for the 1921 Morgan Dollar, minor die variations or coins with exceptional details (such as a complete 'Liberty' on the obverse) can be more valuable.
Market demand for the 1921 US Dollar fluctuates based on the availability of high-grade examples, the coin's historical significance, and collector interest in specific mints or varieties. Well-preserved coins with original luster and minimal wear are consistently sought after, particularly in the MS65 and above categories.
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