Offered here is a beautiful 2021-W American Silver Eagle Type I Proof Dollar, professionally certified and graded ANACS PR70 DCAM (Deep Cameo), featuring the special 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 original Heraldic Eagle reverse, retired during 2021 after 35 years of use.
Containing one full troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this perfect-grade proof is a desirable final-year example of the original American Silver Eagle design.
ANACS certification number: 0200865010114670.
Historical Background:
The American Silver Eagle was introduced in 1986 and quickly became one of the most recognizable modern United States coin series.
The year 2021 marked the 35th anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program and a historic transition in the series.
For the first portion of 2021, the United States Mint continued producing American Silver Eagles featuring the original Heraldic Eagle reverse, designed by John Mercanti.
Later that year, the Mint introduced a redesigned reverse depicting a landing bald eagle, creating the distinction between Type I and Type II American Silver Eagles.
The 2021-W Type I Proof Silver Eagle, released on February 11, 2021, is historically significant as the final West Point proof issue featuring the original Heraldic Eagle reverse.
West Point Mint:
This coin was struck at the West Point Mint in New York, a facility particularly well known for producing modern United States precious-metal 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 iconic 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.
The surrounding inscriptions include LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and 2021.
Reverse Design — Original Heraldic Eagle:
The reverse features John Mercanti's celebrated Heraldic Eagle design, depicting an American bald eagle behind a shield, holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons.
Thirteen stars appear above the eagle, representing the original American colonies.
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 represents a proof coin without post-production imperfections visible under the grading service's prescribed examination standards.
The Deep Cameo (DCAM) designation recognizes the strong contrast between deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted design elements.
The coin also carries the special First Strike designation, providing additional collectible distinction.
Three-Coin Set Origin:
This example was originally included in a three-coin American Silver Eagle set, making it particularly appealing to collectors of specially assembled and certified 2021 Silver Eagle issues.
This listing is for the individual ANACS-certified coin, not the complete three-coin set.
Coin Details:
Collector Appeal:
The 2021-W Type I Proof American Silver Eagle represents the conclusion of the original Heraldic Eagle reverse design after 35 years of production.
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, Type I transitional coins, or perfect-grade modern 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.