1921 High Relief Peace Dollar ($1)

The 1921 Peace Dollar holds the distinction of being the first year of this iconic series and the only year struck in high relief. The high relief design created significant production challenges at the Philadelphia Mint, with the coins requiring multiple strikes and causing excessive die wear. This led to the design being modified to low relief for all subsequent years, making the 1921 high relief a one-year type coin that's essential for any serious Peace Dollar collection.

This NGC MS63+ example with a well-deserved CAC sticker showcases excellent eye appeal for the grade. The surfaces display bright, satiny luster with minimal contact marks scattered across the fields. The strike is sharp throughout, with Liberty's hair details and the eagle's feathers showing the full depth that makes the high relief design so distinctive. The coin maintains its original mint bloom with no signs of cleaning or artificial enhancement - exactly what CAC looks for when awarding their approval sticker.