2021-S Proof Silver Eagle NGC PF-70 Early Releases UCAM

2021-S Proof American Silver Eagle - NGC PF-70 Ultra Cameo - Early Releases

Offered here is an authentic 2021-S Proof American Silver Eagle, struck at the San Francisco Mint and certified by NGC as PF-70 Ultra Cameo Early Releases.

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 the new Eagle Landing reverse, creating the collectible Type 1 and Type 2 Silver Eagle issues.

The 2021-S Proof Silver Eagle is a Type 2 issue, featuring the redesigned reverse introduced during 2021. It was struck at the San Francisco Mint and bears the distinctive "S" mintmark.

The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's celebrated Walking Liberty design, originally introduced on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar in 1916. For the updated 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 PF-70 by NGC, this example has received the highest numerical proof grade assigned by NGC. The Ultra Cameo designation recognizes the strong contrast between the deeply mirrored fields and sharply frosted design elements.

The Early Releases designation indicates that the coin met NGC's requirements for certification within the qualifying initial release period.

Coin Details

Year: 2021
Mint: San Francisco
Mintmark: S
Denomination: One Dollar
Series: American Silver Eagle
Type: Type 2
Reverse: Eagle Landing
Issue Type: Proof
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: NGC
Grade: PF-70
Designation: Ultra Cameo
Release Designation: Early Releases

The combination of first-year Type 2 significance, San Francisco Mint production, modern Eagle Landing reverse, perfect NGC PF-70 grade, Ultra Cameo designation, and Early Releases certification makes this 2021-S American Silver Eagle an appealing addition to a certified Silver Eagle or high-grade modern U.S. proof collection.

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