Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Silver bar 1973

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Expert: - 8/25/2008


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Hello,
I am not sure if this is your area of expertise or not, but thought I would take a chance. I have done a search on google and other sites to try and find some information on a 1773-1973 Boston Tea Party silver bar. On the back there is a picture of the Tea Party and writing etched into on either side of the picture. The writing is a description of what the Tea Party actually was. On the other side is the dates 1773-1973 and then under it states that it is one pure ounce of Troy silver, or something to that effect, I don't recall just exactly how it is worded and do not have it in front of me at the moment.

Thank you for any information you can give.
Samantha

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Samantha,

This is a privately minted art bar.  It could have come from a number of companies -- unless marked it's almost impossible to tell.

Its value will be based on the ounce of silver it contains -- currently about $13.00

You might get lucky to get a few more dollars for it if you sell it on eBay.


I hope this helps,

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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