Why add this pristine First Day of Issue Burnished 2021-W American Silver Eagle Type-2 coin to your collection of precious metal treasures?
In 2006, the U.S. Mint introduced the American Silver Eagle coin with a satiny burnished finish to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the series. To mark the 35-year anniversary of the American Silver Eagle series debut, in 2021 the Mint has introduced the Type-2 Silver Eagle, featuring a change to the reverse design for the first time. This 2021 dated coin combines the Type-2 style with the burnished finish.
- The 2021-W American Silver Eagle features the Type-2 Landing Eagle design.
- The coin represents the first burnished release of the series to showcase the Type-2 design.
- The coin was struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver at the West Point Mint.
- The 40.60 mm diameter coin is minted with a newly designed interrupted edge to deter counterfeiting.
- The silver dollar received the prestigious First Day of Issue designation.
- The coin includes ModernCoinMart's exclusive eagle style label.
Gorgeous Silver Eagle with the New Type-2 Imagery
Obverse: The obverse is graced with the allegorical figure of Liberty which has appeared on the Silver Eagle since its launch in 1986. Lady Liberty is depicted wrapped in the folds of an American flag, as she walks towards the rising sun carrying an oak and laurel branch bouquet. The inscription "LIBERTY" curves above, with "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "2021" below. The image is borrowed from the 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar designed by prolific architectural and medallic sculptor Adolph A. Weinman. For the first time ever in the series' history, the Type-2 Silver Eagle credits Mr. Weinman's artistry, with the addition of his distinctive "AW" monogram.
Reverse: Centered on the reverse is a majestic eagle with an oak branch in its grip, preparing to land with its wings raised to slow its descent. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," "ONE DOLLAR," "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the "W" Mint mark. The Type-2 Eagle Landing design was created by Emily Damstra, an award-winning science illustrator and U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist. In addition to numerous numismatic designs for the U.S. and Royal Canadian Mints, Ms. Damstra's work is featured in publications and informational signage at museums, parks and zoos.
Flawless Mint State 70
This Burnished 2021-W Type-2 American Silver Eagle coin was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review, earning the First Day of Issue attribution. For its exceptionally sharp strike, perfectly finished surfaces and tremendous eye appeal, the coin was awarded the NGC's most prestigious grade of Mint state 70. The 1 oz. silver dollar is sonically sealed in a NGC protective holder accompanied by ModernCoinMart's exclusive, custom designed certification label dedicated to the U.S. national bird.
Make this perfectly struck First Day of Issue 2021-W inaugural burnished release with the Type-2 Eagle Landing reverse the next addition to your collection of American Silver Eagle coins!
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