Category: Arizona
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Democratic and Republican Convention
Read more: Democratic and Republican ConventionTerritorial Arizona was not an easy place to live, but it was full of both locals and newcomers hoping for riches and an exciting future. The Arizona Territory joined the Union and became a US state in 1912. Years prior, this 252g copper ingot was produced to celebrate the Sept. 6, 1906 Democratic and Republican…
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Peerless Silver Mining Co
Read more: Peerless Silver Mining Co107.2 oz (1886) Peerless Silver Mining Co. Ingot (1886) Peerless Silver Mining Co. Silver Ingot. 107.2 Ounces. A page and a half Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this ingot, signed by Donald H. Kagin, and dated 5/27/97. This COA is the source of what we base this description on, quoting in part: “The silver in this ingot…
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Transcontinenal Railroad
Read more: Transcontinenal RailroadA STEEL RAILROAD SPIKE CLAD IN GOLD AND SILVER USED IN THE CEREMONY MARKING THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD, 10 MAY 1869 possibly G.W. Laird, San Francisco, 1869 Driving the last spike. The Arizona Spike—presented at the ceremony marking the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Commissioned and presented by Arizona Territorial Governor Anson P.K. Safford,…
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Florence Commercial
Read more: Florence Commercial6.81 oz 1886 Florence Commercial – Arizona Presentation Ingot Little is known about this ingot, and it surfaced in 2011 on Ebay with an a mistaken foreign attribution. It was originally tested using an XRF analyzer and the breakdown came out to: This is not an uncommon refined mine mix of silver seen during the…
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Contention Mine
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Read more: Contention Mine3.06 oz Engraved Contention Silver Ingot, Dated 12/25/1880 8mm x 17mm x 40mm. Medium lilac-gray patina over smooth surfaces. Ornate engraving on the face reads: Baby White. Similar engraving on the long edges reads: Contention and Dec. 25, 1880. The corners of the ingot show fine scroll work. The ends are unadorned, and the back has several scattered punch…
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Harquahala
Read more: Harquahala12.35 oz $210 1888 HARQUAHALA Arizona Territory Gold Ingot Obverse Text: HARQUAHALA / ARIZONA TERR. / S.F. MINT VAL. $210. Reverse Text: OZ. 12 / DWT. 7 / HUBBARD Measurements: 3.2 cm x 8.2 cm x .9 cm; 1 1/4 in x 3 7/32 in x 11/32 in Donated to the Smithsonian Institution from the…
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Crown King
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Read more: Crown King6.35 oz Crown King $115.30 Gold Ingot, Arizona (Yavapai?) Obverse Text: G 876 / S 122 / CROWN KING / OZ. 6 / DWT. 7 / GRS. 10 Reverse Text: VAL. DOLS. CTS. / $115.30 / TRUE GOLD VALUE Edge Text: Y.A.P. ASSYRS / P / 1887 / TERRITORY OF / ARIZONA This is presently…
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Goldfield Mining Co
Read more: Goldfield Mining CoSeveral ingot denominations surfaced in the 1960’s none of which are real. There are 4 known gold ingots currently, all of which are located at the Smithsonian Institution. One 8 dollar ingot is also listed as Goldfield at the Smithsonian with no markings indicating as such. $4 Goldfield Mining Co, Arizona Gold Ingot Obverse Text:…
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Thorne Mining & Refining Co
Read more: Thorne Mining & Refining Co2.995 oz Thorne Mining and Reduction Co. Gold Ingot, Arizona Much has been written on the Thorne ingots. These ingots, like those of the Eagle Mining Co., also surfaced in the late 1960s. More than 80 silver ingots are known, and just a few (3) gold ingots are known. It was opined that these were sold…