Description
Why order this 2021-W Silver American Eagle Proof?
The Silver Eagle is the world’s most popular bullion coin, and this proof counterpart shares in its popularity. Since 1986, this series has brought the designs of numismatic legends Adolph Weinman and John Mercanti to collectors throughout the world. This 35th anniversary edition will be the final “W” Proof release featuring Mercanti’s original reverse design, which is set to change later in 2021.
- This coin was struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
- It has a proof finish.
- This piece is $1 U.S. legal tender.
- This product sold out at the U.S. Mint within 10 minutes of being available!
- This is the final “W” Proof Silver Eagle to bear the original reverse design.
- This piece is part of the 35th anniversary of the Proof Silver Eagle.
- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this coin as Proof 69 Ultra Cameo condition.
- NGC certified this piece Early Releases.
- This coin was given the Type-1 pedigree to note that it bears the original Mercanti Heraldic Eagle reverse design.
- Grading information comes provided on a blue label.
Featuring Legendary Designs by Adolph Weinman and John Mercanti
Obverse: The coin’s obverse design was originally created by Adolph Weinman for the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Liberty strides confidently with laurel and oak branches in her arm as the morning sun rises to the left. Inscriptions on this face include her name, “LIBERTY,” the national motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the date, “2021.” Adolph Weinman contributed two of the best-known coins in American history, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the Mercury Dime. He also sculpted numerous works, some of which continue to be displayed in cities throughout the United States.
Reverse: John Mercanti’s reverse design consists of thirteen stars, symbols of the original states, and an eagle that protects a union shield. Mercanti modeled the image after the Great Seal of the United States. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” arches over the image, while inscriptions on the bottom half of the rim note the coin’s weight, “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” and face value, “ONE DOLLAR.” John Mercanti spent nearly four decades with the U.S. Mint, part of which he spent as his Chief Engraver. He is the most prolific designer of coins and medals in U.S. Mint history.
Virtually Flawless PF69 UC ER with Blue Label
This coin received a Proof 69 grade from the experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). This grade means that the coin appears perfect to the naked eye. It was also certified Ultra Cameo (UC) and Early Releases (ER). UC indicates that it exhibits particularly sharp contrasts between deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted devices, while ER means that it was submitted for grading within a month of its initial release from the Mint. Grading information comes on a blue label.
