What is the difference between the Type 1 and Type 2 American Silver Eagle?

The Type 1 reverse, designed by John Mercanti, features a heraldic eagle with a shield and was used from 1986 to 2021. The Type 2 reverse debuted in mid-2021 with a redesigned eagle by Emily Damstra. The 2021 year saw both types struck, making Type 1 coins from that year a natural transitional collectible.

What is included with this coin and how is it packaged?

The coin is encapsulated in NGC's official hard plastic slab with a Philadelphia special-edition green insert and Liberty Bell label imagery. The slab displays the full NGC certification label including grade, designation, and serial number, and provides secure, long-term protection for the coin.

2021(P) American Silver Eagle NGC MS69 Emergency Production ER Heraldic Eagle T-1 obverse in green Philadelphia label holder

2021(P) American Silver Eagle $1 NGC MS69 Heraldic Eagle T-1 Emergency Production ER

2021(P) Silver Eagle NGC MS69 Emergency Production – Philadelphia Heraldic T-1

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Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during Emergency Production (ER designation)
Final year of the classic Heraldic Eagle Type 1 reverse design
Certified MS 69 by NGC – near-perfect Mint State example
Contains 1 troy oz of 0.999 fine silver with $1 face value

Specifications

Year: 2021
Mint: Philadelphia Mint (P)
Country of Origin: United States
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 0.999
Weight: 1 troy oz
Face Value: $1
Grade: NGC MS 69
Designation: Emergency Production – Early Releases (ER)
Reverse Type: Heraldic Eagle Type 1 (T-1)
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2021(P) American Silver Eagle $1 NGC MS69 Heraldic Eagle T-1 Emergency Production ER

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Transitional 2021 issue – both T-1 and T-2 designs struck this year

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The 2021(P) American Silver Eagle $1 Heraldic Eagle Type 1 Emergency Production represents one of the most historically significant issues in the entire Silver Eagle series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint under an Emergency Production designation, this coin carries the coveted ER (Early Releases) label and bears the classic John Mercanti-designed Heraldic Eagle reverse that had graced the series since its 1986 inception — making 2021 its final year of use before the landmark Type 2 redesign. The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's iconic Walking Liberty figure striding toward a rising sun, a design celebrated as among the most beautiful in American coinage. Composed of 1 troy oz of 0. 999 fine silver with a $1 face value, this example has been graded MS 69 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, denoting a virtually flawless strike with only the most minimal imperfections permissible at this tier. It is housed in NGC's distinctive Philadelphia special-edition holder with a rich green insert and a Liberty Bell label image, making it an appealing display piece as well as a milestone collectible. The combination of the Emergency Production strike, Philadelphia Mint origin, and final-year Type 1 reverse makes this a standout addition to any Silver Eagle date set.

Frequently asked questions

The 2021(P) was struck at the Philadelphia Mint under an Emergency Production authorization, an unusual measure taken to meet extraordinary demand. It also carries the Type 1 Heraldic Eagle reverse, the classic design used from 1986 through 2021, making it the final-year issue of that beloved reverse before the major 2021 redesign.