Engelhard Bar Help

VanHalen

I have 2 Engelhard 10oz poured "loaf" bars. Both are clearly hallmarked and weigh spot-on.

Question about values/premiums: One bar is a true loaf (s/n 77667) and slightly smaller in length and width but a touch thicker than the other (s/n R041386). The pics are the two bars from different angles. What values do you think I should put on these?

Thanks.

rawteam1

value as to sell i assume...

the p bar should go for $250 maybe u can find someone to pay a tad more...

the other bar $350 or so...

VanHalen

Thanks rawteam1. Any comments on rarity?

rawteam1

<< <i>Thanks rawteam1. Any comments on rarity? >>



thats y the other bar is worth a little more...

PerryHall

The second bar is an older style and a little more scarcer than the first bar which is fairly common. Neither bar is particularly rare but they do carry a premium because of the Engelhard brand. The 4 oz and 7 oz Engelhard bars are the rare ones and they carry a significant premium over melt value. As far as collector value, condition has an effect on their value. The first bar looks very scuffed up which is why it is valued close to melt. The second bar is the nicer of the two but does have a few marks visible in your pics. Hope this helps.

VanHalen

Thank You!

PerryHall

Unlike coins, there are no reference books, grading standards, or price guides for old silver bars so you have to go with your experience and gut feelings. The market for the rare Engelhard bars such as the 4 oz or 7 oz bars is so thin that you need to sell them in a venue such as eBay to get top value and even then you need at least two bidders who really want them badly enough to get into a bidding war.