2021 American Silver Eagle T-2 NGC 3-Coin Box Set MS70 First Day of Production First 38 Boxes Gaudioso/Ryder/Damstra
2021 American Silver Eagle T-2 NGC 3-Coin Box Set MS70 First Day of Production First 38 Boxes Gaudioso/Ryder/Damstra
2021 American Silver Eagle T-2 3-Piece Set NGC MS70 First Day of Production — First 38 Boxes — Gaudioso / Ryder / Damstra Hand Signed
An extraordinarily rare collector's set marking the very first day of production of the Type 2 American Silver Eagle. Limited to just the First 38 Boxes produced, each coin in this 3-piece set carries the NGC MS70 First Day of Production designation — among the most exclusive designations in modern numismatics — and is hand signed by three key figures directly connected to the 2021 redesign: Michael Gaudioso, David Ryder, and Emily Damstra.
- Year: 2021
- Type: Type 2 (T-2) — New Reverse Design by Emily Damstra
- Coins: 3 x 1 oz American Silver Eagle
- Grade: NGC MS70 — Perfect Mint State
- Designation: First Day of Production — Limited to First 38 Boxes
- Signatories: Michael Gaudioso (Sculptor-Engraver), David Ryder (40th U.S. Mint Director), Emily Damstra (T-2 Reverse Designer) — Hand Signed
- Composition: .999 Fine Silver, 1 Troy Oz each
- Total Silver: 3 Troy Oz
- Certification: NGC — Numismatic Guaranty Company
- Packaging: Custom display box
Why the First 38 Boxes Matter
The NGC First Day of Production designation is reserved for coins struck on the very first day the dies run at the mint — representing the sharpest, freshest strikes of the entire production run. Being limited to the First 38 Boxes makes this set one of the most restricted releases in the 2021 Type 2 series, with an extremely low population of MS70-graded examples carrying this designation. For serious collectors, this combination of first-day production, ultra-low box number, and three key signatories — including Emily Damstra, the designer of the reverse these coins bear — makes this set virtually irreplaceable.
About the 2021 Type 2 Reverse
2021 marked a historic turning point for the American Silver Eagle series. After 35 years, the U.S. Mint retired John Mercanti's heraldic eagle reverse and introduced Emily Damstra's new design — a bald eagle descending to land on an oak branch. The Type 2 coins are among the most collected modern ASEs, and first-production examples are especially prized.
About the American Silver Eagle
The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States, first minted in 1986. Made with 1 troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver with a $1 denomination backed by the U.S. government, it is the most popular silver bullion coin in the world.
NGC Certified Silver Eagles
NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) is a pillar in coin grading and authentication. The First Day of Production designation confirms coins were struck on the first day of the mint's production run. Each coin is encapsulated in a tamper-evident NGC slab preserving its perfect condition.
Grading Scale
The Sheldon Scale ranges from 1 (poorest) to 70 (perfect). MS-70 coins are flawless with no blemishes — the highest possible grade for a business strike coin.