Lot 89: A Northwest Territorial Mint .999 Fine Silver Two Ounce Cartridge Round
Sold for: £140
A contemporary novelty bullion piece, modelled in the form of a necked rifle cartridge with a pointed projectile tip. The item is precision-machined from solid silver, exhibiting a polished finish with fine circumferential lathe marks visible across the body and nose. The construction features a recessed extractor groove and a flat rim mimicking a firearm cartridge base. Struck inscriptions on the base comprise the legends 2 OZ T, a five-pointed star mint mark, and 999 AG. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.
Weight: 62.2g.
Condition report:
The bullion piece shows signs of handling and light environmental exposure. The machined surfaces of the body and projectile tip exhibit fine surface scratches and minor contact marks. The flat base shows crisp striking of the characters and star symbol with light toning. No protective capsule, case, or original packaging is supplied.
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