Description
Why Order This 2021-W Burnished Silver Eagle Type 2 MS69 First Day of Issue?
While the United States Mint releases several varieties of the American Silver Eagle every year, the Burnished American Silver Eagle is struck using special burnished planchets, giving the coin an elegant matte-finish. Struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver at the West Point Mint, this 2021 Type 2 burnished issue features the “W” mint mark and bears the new Type 2 Eagle Landing reverse design.
- This coin is one of the first Burnished Silver Eagles to be released with the Type-2 Eagle Landing reverse design!
- This coin has been struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- Enhanced security features have been added to the coin in the form of an anti-counterfeit reeded edge.
- This coin was struck from the West Point Mint and bears the “W” mint mark.
- This is the first time in the series that the obverse features Adolph Weinman’s artist initials.
- The silver dollar is minted with an “uncirculated” collectors finish.
Extraordinary American Silver Eagle Designs
Obverse: Beautifully struck on coin’s obverse is Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic Walking Liberty design that depicts Liberty walking across the scene as she carries a bundle of oak and laurel branches. Inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “2021,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
Reverse: This coin carries the new Type 2 Eagle Landing reverse designed by Emily Damstra where a detailed eagle is seen in flight as it prepares to land with an oak branch clutched in its talons. Inscribed “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”
Stunning Mint State 69 with First Day of Issue designation
Experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) have certified this stunning coin to be Mint State 69 (MS69) condition and it also qualified for the First Day of Issue designation. This information is provided on a First Day of Issue themed certification label.
