Neatly formed silver ingot from the Rooswijk (1739), 1964 grams, about 98.5% fine, with stamps of the Amsterdam chamber of the VOC (Dutch East India Co.) and "jumping goat" assayer-mark of Otto and/or Wouter Buck. 6" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". Very neatly cast and well preserved as usual, with very clear markings and no corrosion, the cut end with very sharply sliced sides atypically sloping UP to the usual shallow depression. From the Rooswijk (1739), with original certificate #RK04A0560 from the salvagers.
Estimate: $3500