Coin Details
- Year: 2021
- Mint: West Point (W)
- Denomination: $1
- Metal Content: 1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver
- Diameter: 40.6 mm
- Finish: Proof
- Grade: NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo (Nearly flawless proof with exceptional contrast between the frosted design elements and mirrored fields).
Design
- Obverse:
Features Adolph A. Weinman’s classic Walking Liberty design, originally used on the half dollar from 1916–1947. Lady Liberty strides toward the sunrise, carrying branches of laurel and oak, symbolizing civil and military glory. - Reverse:
Displays the original Heraldic Eagle design by John Mercanti, used from 1986 to early 2021. The eagle is shown with a shield, clutching an olive branch and arrows, beneath 13 stars representing the original colonies.
Type 1 vs. Type 2 Transition
- The 2021 Silver Eagle was issued in two reverse designs:
- Type 1: Features the classic Heraldic Eagle design (this coin).
- Type 2: Introduced mid-year, featuring Emily Damstra’s new design of a bald eagle in flight with an oak branch.
- Significance:
2021 marks the final production year for the Type 1 reverse, making it a key collectible for fans of the original series.
Grading: NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo
- PF69 (Proof 69):
- A nearly perfect proof coin with only minor imperfections visible under magnification.
- Almost indistinguishable from PF70 to the naked eye.
- Ultra Cameo (UCAM):
- Strong contrast between deeply frosted design elements and highly reflective mirrored fields.
Mintage
- 2021-W Proof Silver Eagles had a mintage of approximately 407,440 Type 1 coins, making them relatively scarce compared to bullion issues.
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