2021-W Proof Silver Eagle Type 1 (Box & COA)

The 2021-W Proof Silver Eagle Type 1 represents the final issue of the original Silver Eagle design (1986-2021) and marks the end of an era in modern American coinage. Struck at the West Point Mint, this coin features John Mercanti's classic heraldic eagle reverse for the last time on a proof Silver Eagle. With its brilliant mirrored fields and frosted devices, this .999 fine silver coin comes housed in the original U.S. Mint velvet box with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Historical Insight

The 2021-W Type 1 was released in early 2021, just before the U.S. Mint transitioned to the new Type 2 reverse later that year. As such, it is the final proof coin to feature Mercanti's heraldic eagle design, which had defined the Silver Eagle series since its inception in 1986. With strong demand from collectors looking to complete the original design run, this coin holds long-term appeal both for its beauty and its transitional importance.

Collector Note

The 2021-W Type 1 is a must-have for any collector building a full-date Silver Eagle proof set or a transitional-year set. It pairs perfectly with the 2021-W Type 2, allowing collectors to showcase the design change that reshaped the series mid-year.

Highlights:

• Year: 2021
• Mint Mark: W (West Point)
• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty, with Liberty striding toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, carrying branches of oak and laurel.
• Reverse (Type 1): John Mercanti's classic heraldic eagle with a shield, olive branch, and arrows, plus 13 stars overhead representing the original colonies.
• Condition: Proof
• Face Value: $1 USD (legal tender)
• Packaging: Includes original U.S. Mint presentation box and COA