General Auction including Antiques & Colectables, Gold & Silver.

General Auction including Antiques & Colectables, Gold & Silver.

Catalogue

Lot 150: UK Wessex Mint .999 Fine Silver 1 Gram Flamingo Bar

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Start price: £4

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium:

A rectangular silver bullion bar produced by the Wessex Mint, featuring a stylised flamingo in profile. The bar is constructed with rounded corners and a raised perimeter border. The obverse design depicts the bird against a granular textured field, with the word FLAMINGO inscribed vertically along the left edge. A circular maker’s mark containing a runic PM monogram above a triskelion symbol is struck centrally, adjacent to the text WESSEX MINT TM. The lower portion of the bar bears the struck inscriptions 1 GRAM and 999 FINE SILVER. The reverse of the bar is plain with a granular finish.

Weight: 0.032 oz t (1g).


Condition report:

The bar shows signs of environmental exposure and handling. The obverse surface exhibits extensive surface scratching and scuffing across both the raised and recessed areas. Dark toning and oxidation are visible along the perimeter and around the embossed lettering. No protective capsule or assay card is provided.