Ingots
Mint of the United States at San Francisco, Type One Oval Hallmark, Small Font #2278, Straight Stem 9s in 999.5 Fine, Lot #7. 7.26 ozs. Early to mid-1940s.
This early type San Francisco ingot with The Type One oval hallmark and small font is seldom seen. It is, in fact, the scarcest type of all S-mint Type One ingots. Only six others have been seen by Ken Conaway, and all are either from Lots 7 or 8. This ingot has the usual layout on the top side and the weight is centered on the back. Light gray patina overall.
From The Dr. Steve Allen Collection.