1913 Mercer Raceabout 1 Ounce Silver $240

1913 Mercer Raceabout 1 Ounce Silver $240 This vintage 1913 Mercer Raceabout silver art bar is a highly collectible piece of numismatic history, struck from one Troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The obverse features a detailed relief of the legendary Mercer Type 35J Raceabout, widely considered one of the premier American sports cars of the early 20th century, framed within an elegant oval border. The bar showcases a distinct textured or frosted background that contrasts beautifully with the polished central design, while the perimeter displays a natural golden-brown patina typical of aged silver bullion. These bars were produced in limited quantities by private mints during the silver art bar craze of the 1970s, making them desirable not only for their precious metal content but also for their historical subject matter and scarcity. This specific bar is protected in a plastic sleeve with a lot identification number, preserving its condition for serious collectors of automotive-themed bullion. Condition: The item shows noticeable toning and oxidation, particularly along the edges and within the textured fields, which has resulted in a yellowish or bronze-like patina. There are minor surface scratches and contact marks consistent with age and handling. Mint: This bar was produced by the Madison Mint as part of an antique car series. Metal Content: The bar is inscribed as 1 Ounce .999 Silver. Historical Context: The design commemorates the 1913 Mercer Raceabout, a famous American sports car known for its success in early 20th-century racing. These bars were popular collectibles during the silver art bar boom of the 1970s. Strike Type: This is a struck silver art bar with a frosted relief on a mirrored oval background surrounded by a pebbled texture. Grading: The item is ungraded and currently stored in a plastic flip. silver bar, 1 ounce, .999 silver, Mercer Raceabout, 1913, vintage car, numismatic, bullion, silver ingot, antique automobile, silver collectible, precious metal, commemorative bar, textured finish silver bullion, 1 oz silver bar, 999 fine silver, Mercer Raceabout 1913, vintage silver bar, silver art bar, collectible silver, antique car silver bar, precious metals, silver investment IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS,