Why order this 2021-(P) Type I American Silver Eagle Struck at the Philadelphia Mint?
In an effort to keep up with customer demand in the face of the pandemic related production slow-downs, the U.S. Mint decided to authorize a production run of bullion Silver Eagles at the Philadelphia Mint. This coin is part of that historic run of 495,000 pieces. The run is part of the 35th anniversary edition of the Silver Eagle and is one of the last to bear John Mercanti's Heraldic Eagle reverse as that design is set to change at some point during 2021.
- This coin is $1 U.S. legal tender.
- This coin was struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
- The coin is part of the 35th anniversary edition of Silver Eagles.
- This coin was one of 495,000 pieces struck in an authorized production at the Philadelphia Mint.
- This is one of the final issues of the bullion Silver Eagle to bear John Mercanti's heraldic eagle reverse design.
- Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) graded this coin Mint State 69.
- PCGS certified this coin First Strikes.
- Grading information is provided on a Green Struck at Philadelphia Label.
Featuring Adolph Weinman's Historic Walking Liberty Design
Obverse: The Walking Liberty design of Adolph Weinman, which first appeared on the Half Dollar of the same name, features on the obverse. Liberty extends her right hand to greet the new day while carrying branches in her left arm as the morning sun begins to rise. "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "2021" are inscribed on this face. Adolph Weinman designed the Mercury Dime and the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Besides his numismatic contributions, he sculpted many works, some of which can still be seen in cities across America.
Reverse: John Mercanti's Heraldic Eagle design, which he based on the Great Seal of the United States, serves as the reverse design. Thirteen stars represent the original states above an eagle, which protects a union shield. Inscriptions along the rim offer the name of the issuing country, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," the coin's metal content, "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," and its face value, "ONE DOLLAR." John Mercanti is the most prolific coin and medal designer in the history of the U.S. Mint. He served as the institution's Chief Engraver for part of his nearly four decades with it.
Virtually Flawless MS69 FS with Green Struck at Philadelphia Label
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) provided the grading information for this coin on a Green Struck at Philadelphia label. The grading company awarded the coin the second highest possible grade, Mint State 69. That means that it appears nearly perfect to the unaided eye. PCGS also indicated that the coin was submitted for grading within a month of its initial mint release by certifying it First Strikes. The certification label will also bear the grading company's "Emergency Issue" pedigree.
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