2021-W Proof Silver Eagle NGC PF-70 T-1 Congratulations Set First Day of Issue UCAM

2021-W Proof American Silver Eagle - NGC PF-70 Ultra Cameo - Type 1 - Congratulations Set - First Day of Issue

Offered here is an authentic 2021-W Proof American Silver Eagle Type 1, struck at the West Point Mint and certified by NGC as PF-70 Ultra Cameo, with the Congratulations Set pedigree and First Day of Issue designation.

The 2021 American Silver Eagle is an especially significant issue in the history of the series because two different reverse designs were produced during the year. This example is the Type 1 issue, featuring the original Heraldic Eagle reverse used on American Silver Eagles from the introduction of the series in 1986 until its replacement during 2021.

This example originates from the 2021 Congratulations Set, a special U.S. Mint product containing a West Point Proof American Silver Eagle. The Congratulations Set pedigree identifies the coin with its original U.S. Mint product and adds another element of collector interest.

The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's celebrated Walking Liberty design, originally introduced on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar in 1916. Liberty is depicted walking toward the rising sun while carrying branches of laurel and oak.

The Type 1 reverse features John Mercanti's Heraldic Eagle design, depicting an eagle behind a shield with an olive branch and arrows in its talons and thirteen stars positioned above. The 2021 Type 1 represents the final version of the Silver Eagle featuring this classic reverse design.

Struck in 99.9% pure silver, the coin contains one troy ounce of silver, carries a legal tender face value of one dollar, and bears the "W" mintmark of the West Point Mint.

Graded PF-70 by NGC, this example has received the highest numerical proof grade assigned by NGC. The Ultra Cameo designation recognizes the strong visual contrast between the deeply mirrored fields and sharply frosted design elements.

The First Day of Issue designation further identifies this example as having met NGC's requirements for its special first-day certification designation.

Coin Details

Year: 2021
Mint: West Point
Mintmark: W
Denomination: One Dollar
Series: American Silver Eagle
Type: Type 1
Issue Type: Proof
Special Issue: Congratulations Set
Composition: 99.9% Silver
Silver Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer: John Mercanti
Certification: NGC
Grade: PF-70
Designation: Ultra Cameo
Pedigree: Congratulations Set
Release Designation: First Day of Issue

The combination of final-year Type 1 significance, classic Heraldic Eagle reverse, West Point Mint production, Congratulations Set pedigree, perfect NGC PF-70 grade, Ultra Cameo designation, and First Day of Issue certification makes this 2021-W American Silver Eagle an appealing addition to a certified Silver Eagle or modern U.S. coin collection.

Please review all photographs and the NGC certification label carefully for the exact appearance, pedigree, designation, and condition of the coin offered.