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Vintage A-Mark USVI Ingot Co Silver Bars 1981
1981 A-Mark USVI Ingot Co 1 oz Pure Silver Stackable Bar
This vintage 1981 silver bar is a highly collectible piece produced by the USVI Ingot Co. for A-Mark. The bar features a unique chunky, loaf-style shape with a recessed bottom, designed specifically for secure stacking. The obverse prominently displays the A-Mark logo, while the reverse is stamped with the year 1981, 1 OUNCE TROY, 31.1g, and the hallmark PURE SILVER. It also includes the Assay mark and the USVI Ingot Co. identification. These bars are prized by collectors of vintage bullion for their historical significance, distinct appearance, and .999 purity. The surfaces exhibit an original aged patina, adding to the character of this classic 1980s era silver ingot.
1981 A-Mark USVI Ingot Co 1 Ounce Troy .999 Pure Silver Stackable Bar
Condition: This vintage silver bar exhibits a natural aged patina with visible surface toning and minor contact marks consistent with its age. The edges show slight softening and there are small nicks typical of extruded or "chunky" style bars. The stamped text and "A-Mark" logo remains clear and legible. The bar is ungraded and presented in its original secondary market state.
Mint: USVI Ingot Co. for A-Mark
Metal Content: .999 Pure Silver
Historical Context: Produced in 1981, these bars are famous for their "stackable" design, featuring a recessed bottom that allows them to interlock with one another. They were minted during a significant era of silver production by the USVI Ingot Company, which is highly sought after by vintage bullion collectors today.
Strike Type: Extruded/Stamped Bullion Bar
Grading: Raw/Ungraded
Weight: 1 Ounce Troy (31.1g)
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