Description
Why purchase this 2021-S Type 2 Proof American Silver Eagle?
Share in the United States Mint’s celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Proof Silver Eagle with this first ever Type 2 version from the San Francisco Mint. The Silver Eagle series, both proof and bullion, started in 1986 and has since become popular around the world. This edition features a new reverse design by member of the U.S. Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program (AIP), Emily Damstra. This version of the coin also has an anti-counterfeiting reeded edge and includes for the first time Adolph Weinman’s artist mark on the obverse.
- This coin is $1 U.S. legal tender.
- This coin was struck on a 1 oz planchet of .999 fine silver.
- This coin bears the “S” mint mark of the San Francisco Mint.
- This is among the first Type 2 versions of the Silver Eagle Proof.
- The proof is part of the 35th anniversary edition of the series.
- The new type has a new reverse design by Emily Damstra.
- Adolph Weinman’s artist mark makes its series debut on the obverse.
- The coin has an interrupted serrated edge as a security feature.
- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this piece Proof 70.
- NGC certified this coin Ultra Cameo.
- Grading information is provided on a brown label.
Striking Eagle Landing Design by Emily Damstra
Obverse: Adolph Weinman’s iconic Walking Liberty design retains its place on the obverse. Liberty, draped in the American flag, carries laurel and oak branches as the morning sun begins to emerge from beyond the horizon. Her name, “LIBERTY,” arches over the image, while the date, “2021,” and national motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST,” are also inscribed on this face. Adolph Weinman is most famous for designing the Mercury Dime and the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. He also made several other numismatic contributions and was a prominent sculptor.
Reverse: An Eagle Landing design by Emily Damstra replaces John Mercanti’s reverse design. The bird spreads its wings while carrying an oak branch. Inscriptions on the rim provide the name of the issuing country, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” the coin’s face value, “ONE DOLLAR,” and its metal content, “1 OZ. FINE SILVER.” The statutory motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is also included on the right.
Impeccable PF70 UC with Brown Label
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this piece Proof 70, thus indicating that it appears perfect under 5x magnification. NGC also certified this coin Ultra Cameo, which means that it has deeply mirrored fields that contrast especially sharply with heavily frosted devices. This information comes provided on a brown label.
