Hello, saddle up! Today we're looking at a classic piece of Western flair: an oval belt buckle featuring a genuine United States silver dollar. It's the kind of accessory that instantly evokes the spirit of the American West. The centerpiece here is a 1922 Peace Dollar, a coin minted in the aftermath of World War I to commemorate peace. While the coin is over a century old, the buckle itself is likely a more modern creation, probably dating from the late 20th century to the present day, continuing a long tradition of coin jewelry in Western wear. The buckle showcases traditional Western bright-cut scrollwork engraving and is framed by a classic rope-twist edge. The coin is set within a contrasting gold-tone bezel. The coin is 90% silver, but without seeing the back of the buckle, we can't be certain if the body is solid sterling silver or a durable nickel-silver alloy commonly used in these pieces. The buckle is in very good condition, maintaining a bright, polished finish. The Peace Dollar shows the softened details typical of a circulated coin that has been repurposed into jewelry, which adds a nice touch of history. I'm highly confident in identifying this as a genuine Western coin buckle. Because we can't verify the metal content of the buckle itself from this single photo, I'd place a conservative auction estimate between $50 and $150, anchored by the intrinsic value of the silver dollar. If the back reveals a sterling hallmark from a notable maker, that value would certainly ride higher!
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Item Report
Western Style Belt Buckle with 1922 Peace Dollar
By:Unknown (requires view of the reverse for hallmarks)
Style:Western Americana / Coin Jewelry
Origin:United States
Materials:Silver-tone metal (possibly nickel silver or sterling), gold-tone metal/brass, 90% silver coin
Age:Coin is 1922; Buckle is likely late 20th to early 21st century (c. 1970-present)
Condition:Very Good (Buckle shows bright finish; coin shows expected wear from circulation and mounting)
Value:$50 - $150 (Value depends heavily on whether the buckle body is solid sterling silver or a plated/base metal alloy. The coin itself holds intrinsic silver value).
Maker's Marks / Writing:'1922', 'IN GOD WE TRVST', 'LIBERTY' (on coin)
Date:2026-07-19 14:30:46.016073
Description:
An oval Western-style belt buckle featuring bright-cut scrollwork engraving and a rope-twist border. The centerpiece is a genuine 1922 United States Peace Dollar, set within a contrasting gold-tone or brass bezel.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A classic piece of Western Americana accessory wear. The value is primarily decorative and tied to the silver content of the coin, unless the buckle itself is hallmarked sterling silver by a recognized maker.
Individual Images:
front view of belt buckle being worn
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Very Good (Buckle shows bright finish; coin shows expected wear from circulation and mounting)
Identification Score: 95%
The item is clearly a Western-style belt buckle featuring a recognizable 1922 US Peace Dollar.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The coin appears to be an authentic circulated 1922 Peace Dollar. The buckle is a genuine accessory, though its specific metal content cannot be verified without seeing hallmarks on the reverse.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Western belt buckle, Peace Dollar, coin jewelry, cowboy buckle, 1922 silver dollar, Americana, United States
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