Description
Why buy this 2021 Type I American Silver Eagle?
This perfect Mint State 70 American Silver Eagle celebrates the President-elect, Joe Biden, with an image of him giving the “thumbs-up” sign on the label. The coin itself is part of the 35th anniversary edition of the Silver Eagle and one of the last bullion issues to bear John Mercanti’s original reverse design, which is set to change mid-year.
- This coin was struck on a 1 oz planchet of .999 fine silver.
- This coin is $1 U.S. legal tender.
- The coin is part of the 35th anniversary issue of the American Silver Eagle.
- This is one of the final bullion American Silver Eagles to bear John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle reverse design.
- Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) graded this piece Mint State 70.
- PCGS certified this coin First Strikes.
- Grading information comes provided on a label that bears an image of President-elect Joe Biden giving the thumbs up.
Featuring John Mercanti’s Heraldic Eagle Design
Obverse: The coin’s obverse design comes from Adolph Weinman’s Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Liberty is draped in the American flag as she carries laurel and oak branches against a backdrop of the rising sun. Her name, “LIBERTY,” is inscribed on this face, as are the national motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the date, “2021.” Adolph Weinman contributed two of the best known coins to America’s early 20th century numismatic renaissance, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the Mercury Dime. He also designed several sculptures, some of which can still be seen in cities across America.
Reverse: The reverse design was adapted from the Great Seal of the United States by John Mercanti. An eagle protects a union shield under thirteen stars, which symbolize the original states. Inscriptions along the rim read, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.” John Mercanti spent nearly four decades with the US Mint, including times as the institution’s Chief Engraver. He has designed more coins and medals than any other American in history.
Flawless MS70 FS with Biden Thumbs Up Label
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) graded this coin Mint State 70 and certified it First Strikes. A Mint State 70 grade means that the coin appears perfect as seen under 5x magnification, while the First Strikes (FS) designation is given to coins that were submitted to PCGS no more than 30 days after their initial mint releases. This information comes on a label that features an image of President-elect Joe Biden giving the thumbs up.
