Offered here is a beautiful 2021-W American Silver Eagle Type II Proof Dollar, professionally certified and graded ANACS PR70 DCAM (Deep Cameo), featuring the desirable First Strike designation.
Originally included in a three-coin American Silver Eagle set, this exceptional proof was struck at the West Point Mint and features the redesigned Type II Landing Eagle reverse introduced in 2021.
Containing one full troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this perfect-grade proof represents an important first-year issue of the redesigned American Silver Eagle series.
ANACS certification number: 0200878010104867.
Historical Background:
The American Silver Eagle was first introduced in 1986 and has become one of the most widely collected modern United States coins.
The year 2021 marked the 35th anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program and the first major redesign of the Silver Eagle reverse.
After 35 years featuring John Mercanti's original Heraldic Eagle design, the United States Mint introduced a new Type II reverse depicting a landing bald eagle, created by artist Emily Damstra.
The 2021-W Type II Proof Silver Eagle was released by the United States Mint on July 20, 2021, making it the first West Point proof issue featuring the redesigned reverse.
The redesigned coin also incorporated enhanced anti-counterfeiting technology, including a distinctive notch along the reeded edge.
West Point Mint:
This coin was struck at the West Point Mint, a facility particularly well known for producing modern United States gold, silver, and platinum coinage.
The coin bears an actual W mintmark, identifying its production at West Point.
Obverse Design — Walking Liberty:
The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's celebrated Walking Liberty design, originally introduced on the United States half dollar in 1916.
Liberty strides toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag and carrying branches of laurel and oak, representing peace, strength, and national achievement.
The inscriptions include LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and 2021.
Reverse Design — Type II Landing Eagle:
The reverse features a majestic American bald eagle descending with its wings spread, carrying an oak branch in its talons.
Designed by Emily Damstra, the new reverse represents the strength, independence, and natural beauty of America's national bird.
The inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER, and ONE DOLLAR.
The W mintmark identifies the West Point Mint.
ANACS PR70 DCAM — First Strike:
ANACS has certified this example as PR70 Deep Cameo, the highest numerical grade available for a proof coin.
The PR70 designation identifies a proof coin without post-production imperfections visible under the grading service's prescribed examination standards.
The Deep Cameo (DCAM) designation recognizes the dramatic contrast between deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted design elements.
The coin also carries the desirable First Strike designation, providing additional collectible appeal.
Three-Coin Set Origin:
This example was originally included in a three-coin American Silver Eagle set, providing additional interest for collectors of specially assembled and certified 2021 Silver Eagle proof issues.
This listing is for the individual ANACS-certified coin, not the complete three-coin set.
Coin Details:
Collector Appeal:
The 2021-W Type II Proof American Silver Eagle represents the beginning of a new chapter in the American Silver Eagle series, featuring the first West Point proof issue with the redesigned Landing Eagle reverse.
With its perfect ANACS PR70 Deep Cameo grade, First Strike designation, and three-coin set origin, this example is an excellent addition to a collection of American Silver Eagle proofs, West Point Mint issues, first-year Type II coins, or perfect-grade certified United States silver coinage.
Please review the photographs carefully for the coin's exact appearance and condition. The coin pictured is the exact coin being offered.