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Vintage Eagle Flag 999 Fine Silver Trade Unit
Vintage Eagle and Flag 1 Troy Ounce 999 Fine Silver Trade Unit
This vintage silver trade unit is struck from 1 troy ounce of 31.1 grams of .999 fine silver. The obverse features a classic balance scale design, clearly marked with the purity and weight specifications. On the reverse, a majestic eagle is depicted in flight carrying the American flag, surrounded by stars and a laurel wreath. This round displays an attractive natural toning along the edges, characteristic of vintage silver bullion. The piece remains in uncirculated condition with sharp details throughout the eagle's feathers and the flag's stripes, making it a desirable addition for collectors of historic silver trade units.
Vintage One Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Trade Unit Eagle and Flag Round
Condition: This item exhibits signs of age with noticeable peripheral toning, particularly a dark rim patina on the reverse side. The surfaces show minor contact marks and light abrasions consistent with handling. The luster remains present under the toning. The strike is well-defined, showing clear details on the eagle's feathers and the scales of justice. This is a 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver round, as indicated by the inscriptions "ONE TROY OUNCE", "31.1 GRAMS", and "999 FINE SILVER". It is a privately minted bullion piece, categorized as a "Silver Trade Unit," which were popular in the late 20th century as a way for private mints to provide liquid silver investment options. The obverse features the scales of justice and wheat stalks, while the reverse depicts a heraldic eagle clutching a flagpole with the American flag. The strike type is a standard business-style strike for bullion. It is currently ungraded and presented in a protective vinyl flip.
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