2021 American Silver Eagle - PCGS MS-70 - Type 2 - First Day of Issue
Offered here is an authentic 2021 American Silver Eagle Type 2, certified by PCGS as MS-70 First Day of Issue.
The 2021 American Silver Eagle represents one of the most significant transition years in the history of the series. During 2021, the U.S. Mint replaced the original Heraldic Eagle reverse used since 1986 with an entirely new reverse design, creating the collectible Type 1 and Type 2 Silver Eagle issues.
This example is the Type 2 issue, featuring the new Eagle Landing reverse introduced during 2021.
The obverse retains Adolph A. Weinman's celebrated Walking Liberty design, originally introduced on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar in 1916. For the Type 2 Silver Eagle, the U.S. Mint refreshed the historic obverse to more closely reflect Weinman's original artistic vision and added his artist mark.
The Type 2 reverse was designed by Emily Damstra and depicts an American bald eagle descending while carrying an oak branch in its talons. The design was sculpted by U.S. Mint Medallic Artist Michael Gaudioso.
Struck in 99.9% fine silver, the coin contains one troy ounce of silver and carries a legal tender face value of one dollar.
Graded MS-70 by PCGS, this example has received the highest numerical Mint State grade assigned by PCGS.
The First Day of Issue designation provides additional collector interest and identifies this example with PCGS's special certification designation for qualifying coins associated with the initial day of release.
Coin Details
Year: 2021
Country: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Series: American Silver Eagle
Type: Type 2
Reverse: Eagle Landing
Issue Type: Bullion
Composition: 99.9% Fine Silver
Silver Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Weight: 31.103 Grams
Diameter: 40.60 mm
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer: Emily Damstra
Reverse Sculptor: Michael Gaudioso
Certification: PCGS
Grade: MS-70
Release Designation: First Day of Issue
The combination of first-year Type 2 significance, Eagle Landing reverse, one-ounce silver content, perfect PCGS MS-70 grade, and First Day of Issue designation makes this 2021 American Silver Eagle an appealing addition to a certified Silver Eagle, Type 2 Silver Eagle, or modern U.S. coin collection.
Please review all photographs and the PCGS certification label carefully for the exact appearance, designation, and condition of the coin offered.