Lot 64: Splouchy's Silver 4 Gram .999 Silver Manchester United Bullion Piece
A contemporary bullion piece, of square form and cast silver construction. The obverse is decorated with a detailed crest featuring a ship above a shield containing a stylised devil with a trident, flanked by two football motifs, set against a textured geometric ground. A banner at the top reads MANCHESTER and a corresponding banner at the bottom reads UNITED. The polished reverse is struck with the initials MUFC above 4 GRAMS and .999 SILVER. Centred at the base is a circular mark featuring a cartoon face with a wide-brimmed hat, surrounded by the legend .999 FINE SPLOUCHY’S SILVER. The item is housed in a square clear plastic protective capsule.
Weight: 4g.
Condition report:
The bullion piece shows signs of environmental exposure and handling. The obverse exhibits light tarnish and oxidation within the recessed areas of the design (photo 1). The reverse displays fine surface scratches and light handling marks (photo 2). The item is supplied in a clear plastic protective capsule with minor surface scuffing.
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