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Plain (1968) San Francisco Assay Office Silver Ingot. 99.73 Ounces Commonly known as "Grease Bars" from the weight marking in a grease pencil. These otherwise plain ingots were produced late, ending in 1968. This 99.73 troy ounce silver ingot is entirely unmarked, except for a grease pencil marking of the weight, "99.73." Approximate dimensions are 7.5 inches x 3.25 inches x 0.75 inches. The ingot was received by Mr. Walter E. West in exchange for silver certificates, according to the accompanying certificate:
"Today, in behalf of Mr. Walter E. West, Muskegon, Mich. I have received from the government agency as shown above, one bar of fine silver, weighing 99.73 oz. (troy) in exchange for the required amount of silver certificates, duly surrendered. March 7, 1968. [signed] Harry Boisen."
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2008), lot 2847.
HID02901242017
Plain (1968) San Francisco Assay Office Silver Ingot. 99.73 Ounces Commonly known as "Grease Bars" from the weight marking in a grease pencil. These otherwise plain ingots were produced late, ending in 1968. This 99.73 troy ounce silver ingot is entirely unmarked, except for a grease pencil marking of the weight, "99.73." Approximate dimensions are 7.5 inches x 3.25 inches x 0.75 inches. The ingot was received by Mr. Walter E. West in exchange for silver certificates, according to the accompanying certificate:
"Today, in behalf of Mr. Walter E. West, Muskegon, Mich. I have received from the government agency as shown above, one bar of fine silver, weighing 99.73 oz. (troy) in exchange for the required amount of silver certificates, duly surrendered. March 7, 1968. [signed] Harry Boisen."
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2008), lot 2847.
HID02901242017