Silver Bullion Pictures
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Here is a 5 ounce Mexican Libertad, a 2 ounce Mexican Libertad and a more familiar ASE for scale.
And another picture showing how much thicker these heavier coins are.
5 ounce Libertad - 65mm diameter.
2 ounce Libertad - 48mm diameter.
ASE - 40mm diameter. 4mm thick.
And another picture showing how much thicker these heavier coins are.
5 ounce Libertad - 65mm diameter.
2 ounce Libertad - 48mm diameter.
ASE - 40mm diameter. 4mm thick.
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Why yes it does. Right after you bought it I had a box full of PM's wanting it because it was old and rare
One ASE for scale...
One 5 ounce 2008 Libertad.
And...a 1994 and a 1997 5 ounce coin of the "Totonac Pre-Columbian" series.
I do like the format of 5 ounce silver. It seems that the US mint will get in on the action with the new quarter designs...i've heard that they plan on releasing big chunks. Let us hope that the designs are actually finer, fussed over and worthy.
Those other 5 ouncers are beautiful. Do they command a premium too like the libertads?
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<< <i>Why yes it does. Right after you bought it I had a box full of PM's wanting it because it was old and rare I thought it was generic >>
The current year 2008 can be found at PandaAmerica for close to $110 I think.
Older years go for $150 at Apmex; they have a few.
So, expect to pay twice the value of the silver or more!
If anyone knows where they can be had cheaper, let me know too!
[edit] Just got a 10 ounce 2008 "Kookaburra" on eBay. So, i'll post an even larger "100mm" silver coin soon!!! Bizarre design with a spider web. That's what attracted me. I have a method to my madness but nobody would understand.
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<< <i>1 Troy pound of silver.
Exact same design as the Texas 1 ounce gold coins.
The gold coins do have a premium, they are rather rare.
Not sure about that silver round, but it would probably fetch a premium down here.
John Marnard Keynes, The Economic Consequences of the Peace, 1920, page 235ff
I bid on one of those in the Long Beach Heritage auction, didn't get it though. But it was noted in the description that it was an avoirdupois pound (16oz) and the troy equivalent is 14.6 troy ounces which makes it more than a troy pound of silver, which is only 12 troy ounces.
With the commission it went for just over $400.
Here is the auction.
A 12 ounce piece from 1987 commemorating the 200th anniversary of the US Constitution.
As you can see, the capsule has plenty of marks. These marks are on the INSIDE of the capsule. The coin is struck in a fairly high relief and the high points of the devices scrape against the inside of the capsule. I've been able to polish much of it out since the photograph with plastic polish, but I think the capsule is 'defective' if it has this sort of problem. Ideally, the capsule would hold the coin in by its milled edges and give more clearance to the devices.
Notice the obverse of the piece. George Washington is writing the word "Constitution" but has only gotten to the second "U" and has practically used the width of the paper up. I don't think he is going to have space to finish the word!
The sizes you see here:
(there is a 1 ounce ASE in there for scale), 2 ounces, 5 ounces, 10 ounces, 12 ounces, 14.6 ounces (1 avoirdupois pound), 31.15 ounces (one kilogram)
My apologies to the Texans. Unfortunately, the gigantic Texan piece looks merely average when surrounded by kilogram sized silver. But the Texas piece has to be one of the more striking, more detailed designs!
Real Texas commemorative half dollars now look "waaaaay too small" to me now that I am used to this dinner plate.
Yep, that's an octagonal silver 'round' in there. You can also see an incuse indian replica. And a pillar dollar replica.
The total amount of silver you see here weighs about as much as my kitty, Kareem. About 15 pounds avoirdupois.
I must say that the two Kilogram coins are kind of awesome. Although a 5 ounce Libertad is a nice fit for your palm, the Kilogram coin is basically a good size for your whole hand to grab. My, it is thick.
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This coin is also a 5 oz silver round issued in 1992, there were about 52K minted.
Want to trade for the 5 oz Libertad?
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I have a few of those too, but they are individually wrapped in plastic. Used my stimulus check to purchase them earlier this year, lol.
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Those look pretty sweet Cladiator. The smooth, mirrored edge look is a nice touch. I think those will be a Wiener.
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Those look pretty sweet Cladiator. The smooth, mirrored edge look is a nice touch. I think those will be a Wiener.
I actually don't think I'm a fan of the smooth mirrored edge. Yes it looks nice but you hold coins by the edge and that puts finger prints on these coins. The prints stand out pretty heavily on the mirrored edges.
Anyone have suggestions as where I might find a few of these? Everywhere I just checked are out of stock.
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<< <i>Anyone have suggestions as where I might find a few of these? Everywhere I just checked are out of stock.
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I bought mine on eBay. Used the live.com 30% discount to turn them from overpriced to underpriced.
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Does anyone here know where this Washington Mint was located?
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Does anyone here know where this Washington Mint was located? >>
This is the same Washington Mint that created the 1-oz "Numismatic Symbols" silver art bars in 1972. I recognized the Washington Mint symbol since it is the same one that is on the those art bars. I do not know where it is currently located.