From My Grandfathers Collection

VF and almost AU; the 1922 has a really nice strike and I'd have called a more weakly-struck coin AU for sure. I love the color - these are close to what we call "circulation cameos."

The '22 feature you mention is definitely a die break (assuming it's raised, as fredd saidd). Peace dollars were notorious for dies fracturing in the general area of the Y and from the back of the hair.

Cool! And nice pics! I think the coins went to the right heir - hopefully you'll continue to enjoy and take care of them. =)

good idea.

Very impressive photographs, I'm looking forward to more from your collection.

Thanks everyone, I plan on building on it all as much as I can. I am in a position now finally where I can afford to do so and my two boys are at that age of interest as well. I just went out today and bought all the materials to build a large cabinet to house everything in. 18 felt lined trays at 3' x 1.5' each should provide plenty of room for growth for now. I even have two drawers planned out, one for my prestige proof sets and other special mint sets and another to hold proof boxes and COA's in along with my small but growing numismatic library. My boys will love helping build that as well as filling it.

I am building the frame of each tray/drawer out of 1x2" and using 1/8" hardboard for the bottom held in place by a groove joint. Inside demensions are about 35"x15" so it should be sturdy enough for the weight it will be carrying. If not I can always shoot a runner down the center. I am facing the drawers with 1/4" oak ply.