This 2021 (P) American Silver Eagle – Heraldic Eagle Type 1 is certified MS70 First Day of Issue (FDI) by NGC and struck at the Philadelphia Mint under the special Emergency Production designation. Representing the final year of the original Heraldic Eagle reverse design, this coin captures a historic transition point in the American Silver Eagle series.
Graded a flawless Mint State 70, this example exhibits full strike detail, exceptional luster, and pristine surfaces with no post-production imperfections under 5x magnification. The First Day of Issue label confirms the coin was received by NGC within the first 24 hours of official release, adding collectible significance to an already historic Type 1 issue.
Encapsulated in an NGC tamper-evident holder, this coin is fully authenticated and preserved for long-term protection.
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Coin Highlights
- Year: 2021 (P)
- Denomination: $1 USD
- Metal Content: 1 Troy oz
- Purity: .999 Fine Silver
- Mint: Philadelphia (Emergency Production)
- Grading Service: NGC
- Grade: MS70
- Designation: First Day of Issue (FDI)
- Reverse Design: Heraldic Eagle (Type 1 – Final Year)
The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty, a timeless symbol of freedom and resilience first introduced in 1916. The reverse displays John Mercanti’s Heraldic Eagle, the original American Silver Eagle design used from 1986 through mid-2021, marking this coin as part of the closing chapter of a 35-year design run.
The 2021 Type 1 issues are especially desirable due to the mid-year design change to the Type 2 Eagle, making this one of the last opportunities to own the classic Heraldic Eagle in flawless condition.
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