Stack’s Bowers Galleries (StacksBowers.com) opened online bidding Thursday, Aug. 10, for the classic and new design 2021 American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins which former U.S. Mint Director David J. Ryder personally struck last year at the West Point Mint.
The U.S. Mint awarded Stack’s Bowers the contract to auction the coins. Dubbed the American Eagle At Dusk and At Dawn 35th Anniversary Auction, bidding has already reached several thousand dollars for some of the most desirable offerings.
Up for auction are the final 500 coins each of the classic gold and silver 1-ounce bullion coins and the first 500 coins each of the new gold and silver 1-ounce coins.
The auction includes 700 lots in total. They includes single coins and lots with pairings of the classic and new design American Eagles. Half of the coins are graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), while the other half are graded by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC).
Live bidding begins and ends on Sept. 1.
The U.S. Mint’s Aug. 10 media announcement about the coins and auction follows.
2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary Gold and Silver One-Ounce Coins To Be Sold at Auction September 1
The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the public auction on September 1 of special limited editions of 2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary One-Ounce American Eagle Bullion Coins. These limited-edition coins marking transition between old and new designs were produced during a special April 2021 ceremony. The event featured the striking of the last of the American Gold Eagle and American Silver Eagles bearing their original designs and the production of first of those coins featuring the new design.
"By offering these unique coin sets for auction, we are reaching out to the broadest audience possible," said United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson. "It is an exciting opportunity to celebrate a historic transition in American coin design, and to reinforce the worldwide appeal of numismatics, whether collecting for the artistic fascination of the hobby or for the potential investment value."
Stack’s Bowers Galleries will conduct the auction at its headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA, at 1550 Scenic Ave. #150, on September 1, and auction attendees will have the option of participating in-person and virtually, at www.stacksbowers.com, or by calling 800-458-4646 or 949-253-0916.
Prior to auction, samples of the coins will be on display at the American Numismatic Association’s 2022 Chicago World’s Fair of Money® from August 16-20, 2022 in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Hall F, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont (Chicago), IL 60018, at United States Mint booth 1925 and at Stack’s Bowers booth 1006.
The newly designed gold coins have been paired with those with the original gold design, and placed with redesigned silver coins paired with coins of the original silver design, to form extraordinarily unique sets. These historical coins will be auctioned off in single lots, two-coin lots, and four-coin lots.
Former United States Mint Director David J. Ryder personally struck the bullion coins offered at auction, operating the coin presses at the Mint’s West Point, NY, production facility in April 2021. Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) and Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) have certified, graded, and packaged all the coins at auction. The coins are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
In 2021, for the first time since their introduction more than three decades before, the reverse (tails) of American Eagle Gold and Silver Bullion Coins debuted newly designed depictions of eagles.
The redesigned American Eagle Gold Bullion Reverse design depicts a close-up image of an eagle. Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) designer Jennie Norris created the design that was sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Renata Gordon. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "50 DOLLARS," and "1 OZ. FINE GOLD."
The coins’ obverse (heads) features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ full-length figure of Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. Using technical advancements, the United States Mint returned to its original historical assets to render a current design that is a closer reflection of Saint-Gaudens’ original vision and detail. Inscriptions are "LIBERTY" and "2022."
The redesigned American Silver Bullion Reverse depicts an eagle as it approaches a landing, carrying an oak branch, as if to add it to a nest. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," E PLURIBUS UNUM," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER" and "ONE DOLLAR." Artistic Infusion designer Emily Damstra created the design, which was sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Michael Gaudioso.
The obverse (heads) of the silver coin features a refreshed depiction of Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left. For the 2021 coin, the United States Mint returned to its original historical assets to render a closer reflection of Weinman’s original vision, including the addition of his traditional artist mark.
In addition, the Mint introduced anti-counterfeiting features, including a reeded edge variation on the one-ounce bullion coins (only).
About the United States Mint
Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. As the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.
yes another American classic for you to spend your hard earned dollars on. Good luck everyone for i will not partake in this adventure
I already have these coins. Why would I want to bid on them? I guess they need more money. Just wait for the 87K new IRS clones to do their job (extract every last penny out of us!) I don’t think this country can get much dumber, but I seem to be proved wrong every day.
Hi Larry, From what I have read, the new hires will be for auditing high net worth individuals, who are currently audited at a far lower rate than low net worth individuals, but are responsible for by far the largest chunk of tax evasion. If you are high net worth, you still probably have little to worry about. This probably means you might get audited once in your life instead of never. And of course, If your taxes are on the up and up, you have no worries at all. Your lawyers and the IRS lawyers will meet and discuss,… Read more »
Perhaps paying for your lawyer might be a problem?!
Not if you are already high net worth. I think for people in those high income brackets, having a lawyer handy for financial matters is already a given.
I was not referring to high net worth (or high income people) people. They already know how to “legally” cut their taxes and even this bill still allows certain loop holes for them. Rest assured most of the new ones will still be used to go after those that they have always gone after (those well below even their $400,000 amount).
Oh, ok. Perhaps if we all keep an eye on the IRS, we can make sure they do not get diverted. I also happened to see a new article about this very issue just a few minutes ago. They said “That 87,000 estimate represents everything from IT techs to customer service people who answer the phone and help you file your return. Second, it includes attrition. For some perspective, the IRS workforce last year (see Table 31) totaled 78,661 full-time equivalent positions—down from 94,709 a decade earlier.” and “How many new enforcement personnel would the IRS actually hire? According to a May 2021 Treasury report that… Read more »
Jeff,
Do you actually believe they require 87,000 new IRS agents to audit high end individuals? In 2021 75% of audits were for people making $250K and less. People that don’t have access to CPA’s or attorneys. I do have a very good CPA and yes I have been audited. They found nothing. If you think the billionaires don’t have the best people covering their money from tax liabilities then you are naïve at the least.
Not sure, Larry. But I am willing to give it chance. I am well aware the IRs budget has been cut pretty heavily in the past 20 years and audits of high net worth individuals are practically nonexistent anymore. I do recall an article mentioning that high net worth individuals have very complicated finances (Trump has over 500 “companies” under his control, for example) so they need a lot of people to do one investigation. How long do you think it would take just one IRS agent to determine whether Trump is fully reporting his income?. There would be no… Read more »
Hi Jeff, this is the part that bothers me with the IRS agents and the job description “Requirements include working min “50 hours per week, which may include irregular hours, and be on-call 24/7, including holidays and weekends” and “Carry a firearm and be willing to use deadly force, if necessary.”. Do to outcry from everyone the IRS modified the job description, but still, very concerning they are recruiting a weaponized tax collecting force.
Yes, I saw just a little about the outcry (one paragraph, I think it was) and was wondering what the whole story is. That is my thing. I really like to gather as much data as possible before making absolute declarations on stuff. Like, I know tax collectors have been unpopular and targets for violence for as long as there have been tax collectors. Something to do with that, or some kind of new thing? I see the last reply I just made (to chuck) is “awaiting approval”.
I like to keep it to coins but to have a job description that says are you willing to kill fellow Americans should concern all.
Kaiser: Sure but after 2 years of Burn Loot Murder and law enforcement ordered to stand down now is not the time for this.
Trump is living in your head rent free!!!!!!!
Yes, I agree it is concerning but we do not have the whole story yet. At least I do not. I saw no explanation in the article I saw about why the IRS wanted armed agents. Just off the top of my head, I can think of one possibility. How likely it is, I do not know. What if the Feds are raiding a mobster or drug gang or someone along those lines? Would they need IRS people there to “secure” the books? I don’t know. I could see a shootout in a situation like that. If I was the… Read more »
Hi Rooster, I just saw another article today about the armed agents, It was from “the Hill”, here is the pertinent part.: “The IRS criminal investigation division (IRS-CI), who are federal law enforcement officials like the FBI and U.S. Marshals, told The Hill that they are not going after any one segment of American taxpayers other than people who cheat on their taxes. The division said in a statement to The Hill that its “special agents are sworn law enforcement agents investigating tax crimes and criminal activities that may include gangs, drug dealers, and other dangerous criminals. In order to… Read more »
Hey Jeff, Why does Trump always have to dance in yours and many others hypothetical analysis of IRS audits? Why not substitute the immensly corrupt Biden or his totally corrupt son, Hunter, as examples in your theory? I am sick and tired of most people on this comment page always attacking and ridiculing the best president this country has ever had in modern history!
Hi Coinman, thanks for your comments. I used Trump because he fit the example at the time (he is the only person’s name I know that has so many companies and I figured Larry and Rooster and anyone else listening would know who he was, and that, yes, he really does have that many companies). I do not know how many companies Biden has under his control. Do you? As far as Hunter Biden goes, I think he is taking as much advantage of his relatives being in government as nearly every relative of a high ranking government official has… Read more »
Hi Major D, Nobody is going to convince anyone of that by yelling. The conditions in the country right now did not get that way in one day and it is not going to be fixed unless we cannot talk like adults. I believe Coinman and Kaiser Wilhelm were good, Hope you are not changing that. I saw you were a bit sensitive about a Coast Guard comment earlier. I believe he was making a joke (emoji), as he was a Navy man. If you are having a bad day, I am sorry. Looks like our resident troll is back,… Read more »
one small typo-“can talk like adults”, not “cannot”. sorry.
Hi again Major D, I was more concerned with rising temperature than your criticism’s of my comments so I did not respond in the first one, but I will now- I think you might want to re-read them. Maybe even Coinman’s and Kaiser Wilhelm’s exchange again. One problem is not all the comments each individual make end up in chronological order every time, so it can be disjointed. Mine are not all in order, either. They were quite cordial by the end. They Agreed to Disagree. A perfectly fine ending. I did not throw Hunter Biden into it, I responded… Read more »
Hi Jeff, You make some good points in your argument. By the way, I would like to point out that Biden is definitely a compromised president who puts this country at risk. But then again, it’s not him that’s running the country but Obama’s henchmen and maybe even Obama himself. As for whose children would fare worse under investigation, as far as we know, the Trumps have not been hired by any Chinese or Ukranian companies as figureheads to be sent millions of dollars for their influence peddling. Just saying. But I definitely agree that these type of discussions are… Read more »
Hello again Coinman, I will reiterate my point–Both sides need to be investigated. Ideally at the same time, and probably constantly. The Obama stuff seems pretty weird to me, Coinman. Can you honestly believe a Black man that nobody had even heard of pre-2008 in less than 15 years is now secretly running the country? This country? I think you should be calling him the Genius, not Trump. I imagine if/when they investigate Hunter Biden, they will find it is shady, but perfectly legal, as the wealthy always take pains to point out when their cushy deals come to light.… Read more »
Hi Jeff. Thanks for the sanity you bring to the table. Thank you for your rational argument for peace. I do respect your opinion. Thanks again.
Major D,
All I can say to your above rant is: Trump Derangement Syndrome. You can not see straight due to your illness. Please get better.
Major D, Please get help for your TDS! You seem to have a terribly serious case. Once you’re under treatment, maybe you can lessen your idiotic donations to your destructive Democrats.
Kaiser,
Sorry my friend, it is not my imagination but down to earth facts. Unfortunately your Trump Derangement Syndrome is quite serious. Please seek some help. I am asking you as a friend.
Hi Kaiser,
Not only are a superior intellect, but you have a great sense of humor! I mean that sincerely! Good talking to you, and thanks again for the great wit. Stay well.
Kaiser,
I just scrolled down and noticed this post above. In this case you are exactly right and I totally support your view. We are after all living in the land of the free, aren’t we? God bless you.
Major D,
Yes, this is the land of the free, Trump or not. Unfortunately, under this feeble and feckless Biden, the land is starting to resemble a bananna nation. And no, I won’t leave God out of it.
My, my, I do think I hit a nerve. Guess what? I hardly ever use God with the exception to mention Him when someone sneezes in my presence. It’s been a habit of mine since childhood. However, I don’t have to explain myself to a bellicose non-believer or whatever you are. Go tell your president about the “rule of law.” Send him down to the so called border when you tell him about it.
Oh, Major D, you poor soul. How your illness has affected your reasoning. The guy who putting a target on law enforcement for doing their job? WTF are you talking about? Criminal enterprises, putting the country on the precipice of destruction? Are you insane? The only person destroying this country is Biden and his Obama led henchmen along with the evil woke progressives in the Democratic party! And I am the one who sick of people like you supporting one of the most corrupt goverments this country ever had to suffer through.
You poor ignorant soul. Trump will be your president shortly. Then what will you do? Move to Canada? Ha, ha.
Your the “Mini” ” Dumber” version of Kaiser that’s why nobody listens to your Gibberish
And you forgot to pick up your name tag
Hey Sunshine,
Its been quite pleasant without you the last 4 days. I believe quite a few people are listening. I see you finally found a use for your old nametag. Are you having fun?
Ouch, SENZA. This one must have particularly hurt. He is using your precious meme’s against you! Oh, the horror!
Wow. First time ever. You both technically agree. You just disagree which people. Perhaps we should leave it at that.
Kaiser, long time no talk. Your labeling of Trump as the biggest snake oil salesman in history to have ever held the highest office is mean spirited and FALSE! I hate to say this to such a savy and intelligent commentator such as yourself, but I do believe that you are suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome! What other president has accomplished so much in 4 short years as this one did, all while being harassed, investigated and undergoing 2 attempts at impeachment? It’s time to chill, reflect and hope for 4 more years in 2024.
Coinman and Kaiser Wilhelm,
It did my heart good to see this exchange. This is way better than ending with a shouting match and a hardening of positions from both sides. Disagreements should be settled with Logic and Persuasion, not Emotion and Volume. If no one is persuaded, agree to disagree. You can always add a point or two in your favor in future comments. It usually takes time to change anyone’s mind one way or the other. Thanks guys!
Kaiser,
AMEN!!
Cult? Most people that I know that are intellectually dishonest voted for Brandon. Now that is a cult, with severe logic problems. Everything Brandon has touched has gone to the crapper. Didn’t you also just teach us recently that Major D stood for Major Dvmbass, and that coming from your spouse? I might have got that wrong, but in reading your comments maybe not. Don’t throw stones in your glass house.
I cannot blame you for responding, FViia. Thanks for showing some restraint. I do not know if Major D can see that, but I do. I can see you have been paying attention to at least some recent comments, too. So, since it appears you have been paying attention, care to share your thoughts about insults on this site? Do you think I am wasting my time trying to eliminate them, or do you think the idea has merit? Honestly, I think even now we are making progress. There are always setbacks (2 steps forward, 1 step back). SENZA is… Read more »
Hi Major D, I think you were a bit too quick to jump in with insults this time. You responded to Coinman and Kaiser Wilhelms’ discussion with strong words when they were already good by the time you responded. Then FViia jumped in to respond to yours. It takes time to make change. To me, both Coinman and FViia are new to this radical idea of cutting out insults on this site, so they deserved a break. (Personally, I find it sad that the idea of not insulting someone is considered radical) I do not know how much people have… Read more »
Yeah, and I just read them again after I posted that last reply. I just do not understand how you are going to make politics off limits here without help from the people who run this site. I think that is more impossible than stopping insults here. I would prefer talking here, and doing any fighting through the ballot box. Do you not think with all the bad news that is currently rocking Trumps’ world, that the Trump supporters here might be a bit more defensive than usual? I can give them a bit of a break just for that… Read more »
I am still good, Kaiser Wilhelm. Hopefully, Major D is too.
I completely agree, Kaiser Wilhelm. Nothing today has changed my optimism. And nobody takes SENZA seriously anymore. All his angry words have completely lost their sting to anyone who has been watching the past few weeks. I would also like to remind everyone that this is not the kind of fight that we will ever be able to declare complete victory over (Time to put our feet up! Nope!!). Much like freedom, the fight for civil discourse online (and in person!) will always require vigilance. I do fully expect we will eventually be able to go for long periods of… Read more »
I am sorry you feel so hurt Major D.
Thank you for this temperature lowering post, FViia. I truly appreciate it.
Again, Major D, WTF are you ranting about? I am not going to list all the positive accomplishments of Trump’s four years in office, everyone on the planet knows and recognizes it. Everything he touches turns to gold. I think you confused him with the feeble and feckless Biden. Sad.
Trying to keep it coin related.
Anybody ready to just agree to disagree yet? I am mainly talking to you, Major D. I believe you are keeping this one going. It had ended hours ago when Coinman and Kaiser Wilhelm amicably agreed to disagree. I guess your tone now is… more confrontational than educational? You know, I don’t have and never wanted children, but I kind of feel like a parent now– Can’t all sides go into these conversations as if you are talking to a friend instead of an opponent? Someone you perhaps do not know very well, but is decent, and loves their country… Read more »
Multiply that thought by two or more and no one can ever stop.
Jeff, I think you would have made a great mother hen squad leader in WWII.
Thanks, Rich! I always admired Vic Morrows’ character in Combat. No nonsense, all common sense.
Me too, Jeff. Sergeant Chip Saunders (Vic Morrow from The Bronx) and Lieutenant Gil Hanley (Rick Jason from New York City) were the real deal.
Sir Kaiser, you may have forgot to mention Bonanza (and the Twilight Zone).
Those were the days, my friend…
I can name quite a few of Trump’s accomplishments that you are denying and obviously lying about. He got the country the Covid vaccine in record time, he did indeed build a wall (that Biden stopped completing), he put his country first above all others, they proved the Russia, Russia, Russia was a hoax, he got NATO countries to pay their fare share, never planned any coup, never stole a thing from the US.
Too bad your TDS has gotten the better of you Major you know what. WTF are you going to do when he becomes your president again?
Even when I’m not here your a babbling MORON, attention seeking charlatan and pathetic Turd
CHARLATAN :one making usually showy pretenses to knowledge or ability : A TRUE FRAUD AND FAKE a charlatan is willing to do and say virtually anything to remain in the spotlight
You have taken every cheap shot possible at anyone who contributes, plays well and shares with other’s because you crave the spotlight – your despicable
WowWowWow SENZASENZASENZA,
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You do know that if you have never seen it before it’s new therefore it doesn’t matter how many times he repeats it if you haven’t seen it before it’s new. You do know that if you have never seen it before it’s new therefore it doesn’t matter how many times he repeats it if you haven’t seen it before it’s new.
Ouch, SENZA. This is the fourth meme Major D has used against you today. That has got to sting a meme lover like you. And not one is a repeat. He makes you look like an amateur.
Major Dumb Dumb a figment of Turd Kaiser Imagination
ZEROSENZA,
I understand now. You actually love Kaiser Wilhelm! You cannot get him out of your mind. Him and his friend are talking U.S. Mint, you are talking…Kaiser Wilhelm. This latest nugget of yours just came out of the blue. What does it have to do with anything? That is actually you sitting on the bench, isn’t it, pretending your love is watching the Sun set (it ever only sets in your world) with you. If only he could see you are worthy! You’ll show him! He’ll see!
Ouch, SENZA. It is getting worse. Not only is Major D using memes better than you are, he is using your exact same memes against you.
They’re MS70. I still have to have mine graded and they may not be MS70 and PF70. I am not a high net individual and only a humble coin collector attempting to have a complete collection for my own personal interest. I believe a name for me would be hobbyist.
I will be watching this auction but more than likely on the sidelines and not bidding.
I might put in an offer of what a dealer offers to buy back bullion. $25. I might go as high as $40 for a 70 grade but it has to have a really cool label. ; )
Anyone else put in a bid for these beauties?
I would consider but have not decided on my limits.
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It’s a fashion statement.
But be surprised if Ana N. Mous puts in a bid for these beauties.
I think the relation is to Anonymous, who’s name seems to be everywhere. Who is this Anonymous anyway? I don’t know.
The the prize goes to….Anonymous!
How about the Nobel Peace Prize to Barack Obama for…..
Hey! I resent that characterization. I’m still working and time is of an essence. That’s why I’m the first one in to make a purchase when an issue I’m interested in is available.
If it’s worth it. Are these worth it?
United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson will participate in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money® at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont (Chicago), IL 60018. The ribbon cutting will occur on Tuesday, August 16, at 12:30 p.m. (EST), and attendees will have an opportunity to meet with Director Gibson while visiting the Mint booth at Hall F – Booth 1925. The Fair runs from August 16–20, 2022. View a display of the special limited edition 2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary Gold… Read more »
I go to one in Long Beach. Sometimes the mint is there and I get a free penny. https://www.longbeachexpo.com/