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I recentley bought an old very toned silver bar.
"California Silver" is scripted in the middle of the mold (written cursive)
The following is stamped:
10.28 OZ.
999T
L1138
1859 with an 8 over-stamping the 9
Is this a collectible ingot or bar? The 1859 is upside down - not sure if it is a date.
Hello,
It is tough to say exactly what you have. This could have been done by a private mint in the 1960's or back in the 1850's.
I sthere any other info on the bar such as who the refiner was? The old bars always had some sort of identifying marks as to who made them. This is a key issue in determining what you have.
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.
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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
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