MT – c1870-1895 – Montana Silver Watch Fob Ingot
Undated (C. 1870-1895) GAR Small Silver Ingot Watch Fob.
Small silver, rectangular fob with a loop on one end, so it could be suspended from a watch chain–a common practice in the 19th century. Engraved on one side MONTANA and on the opposing side G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic). Obviously owned by a Union soldier, who later lived in Montana. The ingot weighs less than an ounce and is less than 1″ long x 1/4″ x 1/4″. Probably dates to 1870 to 1895. Never cleaned, the faces are light to medium gray and there are no obvious nicks.
[01/2010] https://coins.ha.com/itm/ingots/undated-c-1870-1895-gar-small-silver-ingot-watch-fob/a/1136-3405.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515 ($1,955)
[10/2010] https://www.icollector.com/MT-c1870-1895-Montana-Silver-Watch-Fob-Ingot_i9799594 (Passed)