Quote: Aside your evaluation, which I agree with, nothing bothers me about the 1934's authenticity. Dates tend to be well-struck on
Peace dollars, I'm guessing because of the relative lack of deep reverse features on the other side to monopolize metal flow during the strike.
As far as the 1922, I wonder if maybe the die was improperly basined. The center is strongly struck, while the periphery still shows some of the characteristic
Peace dollar weakness.
Thank you for the confirmation; I appreciate it. I was able to weigh both silver dollars in question today, and they are each within tolerance: the 1922 is between 26.75 and 26.80 grams (the scale gave varying results), while the 1934 is between 26.68 and 26.71 grams (again, due to the scale's internal fluctuations).
I, too, noticed that upon further examination. The edges of the lettering especially are somewhat indistinct in places.