2021 W T2 Burnished Silver Eagle 2022 US Mint DC Releases NGC MS70 Ron Harrigal Signed

The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States first released November 24, 1986. Each coin contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 pure silver. This 2021 American Silver Eagle was graded and certified by NGC as MS70. In addition to the coin’s certification, this coin is hand signed by Ron Harrigal who was the director of engraving and design. He has been a part of the US Mint, since 1985 and worked closely with John Mercanti. He was instrumental in creating the US Mints first ever curved coins, privy marks on the v75 and the 2021 Morgan Dollars and saw the transition from the Type 1 to Type 2 gold and silver eagles. Add this beautiful Burnished Silver Eagle to your cart today!

What is US Mint DC Releases?

In March of 2020 the U.S mint (along with the rest of the country) went into an unprecedented lockdown. Unbeknownst to the general public and dealers alike, when the mint shut down its facilities, rare and sold out gold and silver was trapped within their gift shops. While the products were long sold out online due to decreased supply and increased demand, this small hoard was merely sitting in their vaults. All until recently when the U.S mint reopened and offered the limited supply of coins once again. These coins immediately sold out and are now being offered in extremely limited quantities to collectors. Own a piece of history today.

Coin Specifications

• Mint: West Point
• First Day of Issue
• Denomination: $1
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Composition: 99.9% Silver
• Weight: 1.000 troy oz.
• Diameter: 1.598 inches
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint and Mint Mark: West Point Mint (W)
• Reverse Designed by Emily Damstra and engraved by Michael Gaudioso.
• Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman designed the obverse known as The Walking Liberty

Who is Ron Harrigal?

The retired US Mint Director of Design and Engraving had an instrumental level of technical oversight during his tenure.  For over 35 years, Harrigal applied his technical expertise to innovations involving the structural integrity of coins, which ultimately led to him serving as the US Mint Director of Design and Engraving from 2015 until his retirement in 2021. Among his contributions, Harrigal worked on modern edge lettering, which is currently used on Sacagawea and American Innovation Dollars; planchet specifications for many coin programs, including the American Gold Buffalo and American Palladium Eagle coins; and alloy, dimensions and die specifications for large format coins. He provided design specifications for dies to create the first US-produced concave coins and managed the redesign of the American Silver and Gold Eagle coins in 2021. 

Additionally, Harrigal oversaw the first laser frosting application on a US Mint product and the implementation of the privy marks found on 2021 Morgan Dollars. Ron Harrigal's name has been associated with the United States Mint since 1985. Ron developed the first modern edge-lettered US coin and prototyped two-piece bimetal coin making. He also managed the die shop design and startup at the Denver Mint. Ron Harrigal became acting Chief Engraver for over two years, starting in November 2010. During this time, he managed the creation/design of the Ultra-High 24k gold coin with raised edge lettering, improved die finishing techniques, and multi-level frosting on proof coins. 

*The coin pictured is only a representation of the coin you will receive, not the exact coin (serial numbers will vary).