WEIGHT CLASS:
4oz
COUNTRY ORIGIN:
United States
SERIAL TYPE:
5 Digit
SERIAL NUMBER:
00004
HALLMARK:
Center
HALLMARK SHAPE:
Elongated Octagon
COMPOSITION:
AG
OBTAINABILITY:
Rare
EXAMPLE TYPE:
Ingot
COLLECTION:
PRIVATE
COUNTERSTAMP:
No Counterstamp
DESCRIPTION:
4oz AG Ingot - 00004
This 4oz series 3 example has become known within the Engelhard collector community as "the bar in the bag" after it was offered to auction in July, 2013. Originally sold by Woodward's Department Store, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, this 4oz bar in original sealed bag with price sticker leads us to believe it was retailed in 1970 or 1971. Although Woodward's operated in both Alberta and British Columbia locations, we have historical record to suggest it was the Vancouver, B.C. location that originally sold the bar.
The bar was kept privately until offered in April, 2013, by All Nations Stamp & Coin retailer in Vancouver, B.C. and of course again offered to the collector community via public auction.
This example is unique in that the purity and weight stampings are opposite and further apart than those of other known 4oz mid-hallmark variety bars. A keen eye will further note that the purity stamping lacks the + sign and the absence of a "Bull Logo" affixed to the hallmark, despite its Canadian provenance. We believe this variety of bar was produced in Canada exclusively for Woodward's Department Store retail sale and in fewer mintage quantity than typical.
The ingot's weight stamping placement, exclusive Canadian history and lack of purity + designation further confirm this the first variety and 4th actual Canadian 4oz ingot produced, despite the lack of a subsequently commonly applied bull logo hallmark.
This 4oz series 3 example has become known within the Engelhard collector community as "the bar in the bag" after it was offered to auction in July, 2013. Originally sold by Woodward's Department Store, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, this 4oz bar in original sealed bag with price sticker leads us to believe it was retailed in 1970 or 1971. Although Woodward's operated in both Alberta and British Columbia locations, we have historical record to suggest it was the Vancouver, B.C. location that originally sold the bar.
The bar was kept privately until offered in April, 2013, by All Nations Stamp & Coin retailer in Vancouver, B.C. and of course again offered to the collector community via public auction.
This example is unique in that the purity and weight stampings are opposite and further apart than those of other known 4oz mid-hallmark variety bars. A keen eye will further note that the purity stamping lacks the + sign and the absence of a "Bull Logo" affixed to the hallmark, despite its Canadian provenance. We believe this variety of bar was produced in Canada exclusively for Woodward's Department Store retail sale and in fewer mintage quantity than typical.
The ingot's weight stamping placement, exclusive Canadian history and lack of purity + designation further confirm this the first variety and 4th actual Canadian 4oz ingot produced, despite the lack of a subsequently commonly applied bull logo hallmark.