General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)

General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)

Catalogue

Lot 351: Wessex Mint George and the Dragon 1 Gram 999 Fine Silver Bullion Bar

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Start price: £4

Estimated price: £5 - £15

Buyer's Premium:

A minted rectangular silver bullion bar produced by the Wessex Mint. The obverse features an illustration of Saint George and the Dragon, situated above four floral emblems representing the nations of the United Kingdom: the shamrock, daffodil, thistle, and rose. The right side of the bar is inscribed with the maker’s name Wessex Mint above a circular mark containing the letters PM. The lower section identifies the weight as 1 GRAM and the purity as 999 FINE SILVER. The bar is composed of solid silver with a matte and polished finish.

Weight: 0.032 oz t (1 g)
Purity: 999 fine silver.


Condition report:

The bar exhibits significant dark toning and tarnish, particularly concentrated around the Saint George motif and the inscriptions. Minor surface scratches and handling marks are visible across the obverse.