This variety demonstrates a larger serial font. Similar to our first variety, above, but with slight font variation. Around the 75000 serial mark, the text above serial stamp denoting weight, metal and purity changed to a smaller font with more spacing, most evident is the smaller SILVER at center. Note that this variety lacks the traditional Canadian ‘Bull’ Hallmark. Introduced in 1968 with production through early 1970’s. Additional information regarding this bar may be found at this LINK. These leading fillers slipped out of position just enough to leave an impression of the bottom or top half of the letter and number, see our recent article ‘ THE X8 FACTOR‘ for additional information. The serial number errors on these pieces resulted from part of the letter ‘X’ and number ‘8’ that were used as fillers for the lead position on the rotary stamp. The examples we’ve observed demonstrate a faint ‘X8’ over-stamp to the left of serial number. Produced in the late 1960’s, this is the earliest known variety of 1oz Engelhard production bar. There are surely a few more we haven’t encountered yet, and we welcome collectors to share any new discoveries.
Presented below, we define all currently known varieties with pictures, serial numbers and mintage estimates. If that isn’t a compelling argument to pursue every last 1oz Engelhard bar on the planet at today’s prices, we don’t know what is!
Imagine, more US Silver Eagles are produced in a single month than the entire Engelhard 1 oz bar production ever. When comparing the relatively short 4,000,000+/- 1oz Engelhard bar run with the continuously increasing 525,000,000+ to-date production US Silver Eagles, it is easy to recognize why many bullion investors and collectors continue to invest in these 1oz Engelhard bars. Unlike the 1996 US Silver Eagle, a meaningful percentage of these 1oz Engelhard bars were melted during the 1979/1980 silver spike. While 4 million units over a span of two decades may seem like healthy production, it is important to note the ‘ultra rare’ 1996 US Silver Eagle had a production run of just over 3.6 million rounds in its most limited production year, currently commanding upward of 3x spot price. With total production at a relatively limited 4 million units, 1oz Engelhard bars are the ideal choice for investors looking to secure desirable hallmark bullion as well as a collectible piece of Engelhard history. Engelhard 1oz bars are, in general, the most common and available of all Engelhard sizes produced. This page contains our current information on 1oz Engelhard silver bars and Legacy Ingots.
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