2021 $25 Gold Eagle Type 1/2 oz NGC MS69 Obverse Struck Through Error David Moti
This 2021 $25 Gold American Eagle, containing 1/2 troy ounce of .9167 fine gold, is a Type One “Family of Eagles” design — the final year of the original reverse before the series' historic design transition. Graded MS69 by NGC, this coin is notable not only for its near-perfect condition, but also for its rare mint error: Obverse Struck Through, and a label hand-signed by David Motl, former Acting Director of the U.S. Mint.
The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Liberty design, one of the most enduring and celebrated motifs in American coinage history. However, this particular specimen exhibits a striking mint error — a Struck Through anomaly on the obverse. This occurs when a foreign object or debris comes between the die and planchet during the strike, leaving an impression or void in the coin’s surface. These errors are highly collectible due to their uniqueness and official recognition by NGC.
The reverse depicts the original “Family of Eagles” design by Miley Busiek, portraying a male eagle in flight above a nest containing a female eagle and hatchlings — a powerful symbol of strength and unity. This design was retired mid-2021, making any Type 1 coin from that year especially desirable.
Adding to its appeal is the hand-signed label by David Motl, who played a key role in U.S. coinage policy and modern collectible programs. His autograph adds numismatic significance, especially among collectors of modern American Eagles and Mint history.
