2021 (W) Silver Eagle - Heraldic Eagle

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2021

Denomination

Silver Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date

Designer

Adolph A. Weinman (obverse) / John Mercanti (reverse)

Mintage

13,000,000

Composition

.999 Fine Silver

Weight

31.1g

Diameter

40.6mm

Edge

Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized: $2,900
Sold: 21 February 2023
Grade: MS70
Auction house: eBay

Description

Produced at the West Point Mint, the 2021 (W) Silver Eagle - Heraldic Eagle is part of the American Silver Eagles 1986 to Date series. The obverse features Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of laurel and oak symbolizing civil and military glory — Adolph Weinman's design adapted from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle behind a shield, designed by John M. Mercanti. Both Type 1 (Mercanti heraldic eagle) and Type 2 (Damstra eagle landing) reverses were produced, the first major design change in 35 years. Coined at the West Point Mint, which transitioned from bullion depository to a dedicated production facility for commemorative and investment-grade coins. Struck in .999 fine silver, weighing 31.1 grams, 40.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #837645.