Description
Why buy this 2021 Type 2 1 oz American Silver Eagle?
The US Mint celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Silver Eagle, one of the world’s most popular bullion coins, with a new reverse design. The year started with the release of Type 1 coins, which had John Mercanti’s original design. Mid-year, that design was replaced with a Landing Eagle design by Emily Damstra. Collectors now have the unique opportunity to have two type coins from the same year. The Type 2 coin is also the first to have Adolph Weinman’s artist mark on the obverse.
- This coin is $1 American legal tender.
- This coin was struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
- The coin is part of the 35th anniversary issue of the Silver Eagle.
- This Type 2 version of the coin has enhanced security features, including breaks in the rim serration.
- The Silver Eagle is one of the world’s most popular bullion coins.
- Adolph Weinman’s artist mark has been added to the obverse.
- A Landing Eagle design by Emily Damstra replaces John Mercanti’s reverse design.
- Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) graded this coin Mint State 70.
- PCGS certified this piece First Day of Issue.
- Grading information is provided on a flag label.
- The coin comes set in a black frame.
Powerful Landing Eagle Design by Emily Damstra
Obverse: On the obverse is the historic Walking Liberty design of Adolph Weinman. The morning sun begins to rise as Liberty carries laurel and oak branches while draped in the American flag. Weinman’s artist mark has been added on the right. Inscriptions on this face note the central figure’s name, “LIBERTY,” the national motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the date, “2021.” Adolph Weinman designed two of the most important coins of the 20th century, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the Mercury Dime. He also made other numismatic contributions, and his sculptures continue to be displayed in cities across America.
Reverse: The new reverse design was created by Emily Damstra and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso. An eagle carries an oak branch in its talons as it prepares to land. Rim inscriptions read, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and “1 OZ. FINE SILVER.” Also included on this face is the statutory motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Flawless MS70 FDI with Black Frame and Flag Label
The experts at Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) certified that this coin appears perfect even under 5x magnification by awarding it their highest grade, Mint State 70. They also noted that it was submitted for grading through a special process by certifying it First Day of Issue. Grading information is provided on an American flag label, and the coin comes set in a black core frame.
