Description
Why buy this 2021 Silver American Eagle?
The American Silver Eagle Series is the world’s most collected bullion coin. Since 1986, it has featured the same designs every year. That will change later on in 2021, when the United States Mint will begin issuing 2021-dated bullion Silver Eagles featuring an entirely new reverse design. This certified Silver Eagle offers collectors a chance to enjoy the series’ original designs before they change in mid-2021.
- This coin was struck on a 1 oz planchet of .999 fine silver.
- This coin is $1 U.S. legal tender.
- This coin is part of the last silver bullion issue to bear the original reverse design.
- This piece bears designs of John Mercanti and Adolph Weinman.
- This piece was graded Mint State 70 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).
- The coin was also certified Early Releases.
Featuring the Stunning Walking Liberty Design of Adolph Weinman
Obverse: The coin’s obverse design comes from the Walking Liberty half dollar, which was designed by Adolph Weinman. Liberty strides confidently with laurel and oak branches in her arm as the morning sun rises to the left. Her name, “LIBERTY,” arches over the image, while the national motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the date, “2020,” are also inscribed on this face. Adolph Weinman was a major contributor to America’s numismatic renaissance in the early 20th century. His contributions include the Walking Liberty half dollar and the Mercury dime. Weinman also designed many sculptures that adorn government and other buildings to this day.
Reverse: The Great Seal of the United States served as the model for John Mercanti’s reverse design. An eagle clutches arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other while guarding a union shield under thirteen stars. Inscriptions on the rim read, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.” John Mercanti is the most prolific designer in the history of the US Mint. Mercanti held the post of Chief Engraver during part of his three and a half-plus decades with the facility.
Impeccable MS70 ER
This coin earned a Mint State 70 grade form the experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The company’s highest grade, Mint State 70 indicates that a coin appears flawless even under 5x magnification. NGC also indicated that this coin was submitted for grading within 30 days of its initial release from the mint by certifying it Early Releases.
