Description
Why does this perfectly graded Proof 2021-W American Silver Eagle Type I coin deserve a place in your collection of precious metal treasures?
The U.S. Mint’s American Silver Eagle series has been produced for thirty-five years, since 1986, without any major alterations to its imagery. The Mint has announced an upcoming change to the reverse design, to be introduced before the end of the 2021 calendar year. Early-year Silver Eagle releases will be the last of the series to be issued with the original Type I heraldic eagle reverse image crafted by the Mint’s 12th Chief Engraver, John Mercanti.
- This 2021-W American Silver Eagle coin is a product of the West Point Mint.
- The coin represents the final Type I proof release of the series with a “W” Mint mark.
- The 40.60 mm diameter coin contains 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- The silver dollar includes a commemorative 35th Anniversary style label.
Exquisitely Detailed Patriotic Imagery
Obverse: Lady Liberty appears on the obverse, with an American flag surrounding her walking form. She carries a bundle of oak and laurel, symbols of strength and victory, as the sun rises in the background. Inscribed “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “2021.” This time-honored portrayal of Liberty was created by acclaimed sculptor Adolph A. Weinman for the 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar.
Reverse: The heraldic eagle appears on the reverse, with a cluster of arrows and an olive branch in its grasp. Inscribed “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” “ONE DOLLAR,” “W” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Pristine Proof 70 Ultra Cameo
This 2021-W American Silver Eagle Type I Proof coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review within thirty days of release and judged to be in flawless Proof 70 Ultra Cameo (UC) condition. The authenticated First Releases silver dollar is encapsulated in a NGC holder with a celebratory certification label honoring the Silver Eagle’s 35th Anniversary.
