Ingots
Mint of the United States at San Francisco, Type One Oval Hallmark, Large Font # 1716, Straight Stem 9s in 999.5 Fine, Lot #6. 6.48 ozs. Mid to late-1930s.
Most Type One ingots do not have a smooth obverse side, leading to many irregularities in the imprinting of the devices. This ingot is fairly smooth; however, the hallmark is slightly off the piece with a small portion of the top and right side of the imprint off the ingot. Each side is bright with light gray-rose patina.
Ex: Alan Bingel Collection / Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2005), lot 6443.
From The Dr. Steve Allen Collection.