Lot 310: Wessex Mint 1 Gram 999 Fine Silver Panda Bar
A rectangular silver bullion bar featuring rounded corners and struck decorative elements. The obverse displays an etched depiction of a panda grasping a bamboo stalk, accompanied by the word PANDA oriented vertically to the left. A horizontal line separates the illustration from the lower text section. The lower portion features a circular logo containing a central emblem with the letters PM flanked by runic-style characters, bordered by dots and a triskelion symbol at the base. Legible struck inscriptions include the brand WESSEX MINT followed by a TM trademark symbol. The lower edge confirms the weight and purity with the legends 1 GRAM and 999 FINE SILVER. The reverse surface is not visible.
Weight: 1g.
Condition report:
The bar shows evidence of significant handling and environmental exposure. The obverse displays a dense network of fine surface scratches and scuffing across both the recessed fields and the raised design elements. Heavy dark toning and oxidation are present across the entire surface, particularly concentrated around the etched outlines of the panda and the lettering. The struck inscriptions remains legible despite the surface wear. No protective capsule or packaging is present.
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