Description
1934-S $1 Peace Dollar PCGS MS65+ (CAC)
PCGS # 7377
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS65+
Mint Location San Francisco
Year 1934
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On CAC
1934-S $1 Peace Dollar PCGS MS65+ (CAC)
1934-S $1
SKU: 25514288
A true key-date trophy for the Peace Dollar specialist, this 1934-S $1 from the San Francisco Mint has been certified PCGS MS65+ and approved by CAC—an elite combination that places it among the finest known for the issue. Struck late in the series and long recognized for its difficulty in high grade, the 1934-S is notorious for soft strikes and contact marks; genuine Gem examples with strong eye appeal are exceptionally elusive.
Numismatic significance
Though once overlooked—dealers in the early 1940s priced the 1934-S alongside common dates—subsequent study and market experience have elevated it to the series’ most challenging Mint State issue through MS64. In Gem, its rarity and desirability are undisputed. This MS65+ example, with CAC endorsement, represents a rare convergence of technical quality and visual appeal, ideal for advanced collections and competitive registry sets.
Why this coin stands out
Grade rarity: PCGS MS65+ places it firmly in top-tier Gem territory, a level few 1934-S dollars attain.
CAC approved: Confirms superior quality for the assigned grade.
Registry appeal: A standout for top-ranked Peace Dollar sets.
Historic key date: The pivotal rarity of the series in Mint State, especially coveted in Gem.
Key facts
Date/Mint: 1934-S (San Francisco)
Denomination: Silver Dollar
Certification: PCGS MS65+; CAC approved
Mintage: 1,011,000
Population: PCGS reports just 41 in MS65+; only 47 coins are graded higher across all designations
Collector’s note
The 1934-S frequently shows softness in Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers; finding one with Gem-level surfaces and eye appeal is a genuine challenge. This PCGS MS65+ CAC example offers the rarity, condition, and pedigree modern collectors demand—an opportunity to secure a cornerstone of the Peace Dollar series.