Okay @thedamus since the HF20 issue is now on the rear view mirror I can get a posting fix since I missed my #piratesunday window so let's make this short and sweet!
My only Vintage Johnson Matthey bar is this 5 ozT 0.999 fine silver bar with less than 25,000 Variety A made. This is compliments of my father's wisdom as a keepsake piece after he made a nice killing in the Silver Price spike back in the 80's before I was just a twinkle in his eye. He said he bought at $15/oz sold at $45/oz! He had at least one 100 oz bar, can you say "JACKPOT!"
He eventually bought a nice car to court Mom in the back seat. 🚙 Mom insists that 'she married him and not the car.' Talk about your Butterfly effect. Which also explains my genetic disposition to and diagnosis of Stackitis (PMAS) Precious Metals Acquisition Syndrome. See my medical study Apr 1 Report 8675309 as I can make a convincing clinical styled argument.
Next are my own acquisitions of a pair of Johnson Matthey 1 ozt 0.999 fine Silver bars. The first one was a bit of an overpriced purchase from eBay while the second one was acquired at a local show at a much better price.
And looking at the back side we have the Standard JM logos indicating these as Variety B bars.
Still curious? Check out the comprehensive All Englehard website for more information.
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"Damn ye, you are a sneaking puppy, and so are all those who will submit to be governed by laws which rich men have made for their own security." ~ “Black” Sam Bellamy the pirate
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Beautiful fiver raven! I love the 5oz format, and especially when its JM. Sounds like your dad is one smart cookie 😎👍👍
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He's been long gone, I'd trade a ship full to have him back but it's now up to me to pass his wisdom and silver to my kids.
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Great JM pieces! That 5oz is sharp! 🤙
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A nice tone to it too and since it belonged to my Dad it makes it more special than just a Vintage bar.
I wish he took some pictures of his original big bars back in 1979 & 1980
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Oh wow! What I would give to share silver bars with my father. That is.certainly special. Enjoy!!
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@kerrislravenhill Fantastic Post and I Love when People share the Allengelhard Link so that Others can Freely investigate and Learn about the World of Silver in its various forms................
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...And for some, to drool all over the keyboard while viewing with in Full Blown Stacki_____ !
(SAT)=10 will require dramatic intervention.
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Beautiful @kerrislravenhill!!!! How are you, and I missed you while I was away!. Love that 5 oz JM Bar... very nice, indeed! Keep posting and commenting on other people's posts... that is the essence of blog friendships, and in steemit, there may be rewards associated, in addition to the beautiful friendships developed. Luv ya, Sis!
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Taking things slower. I'm trying a tactic called EPIC Replies or Comments just get a load of this in Stok's post and you already seen this one goldkeys post Bet you can't resist a little giggle. 😆 💕
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Those are nice bars, and I like your background for when you're taking the pictures. That's classy. Glad you could make it into a post. :)
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It's part of a post I'm working on for @dixiesilverminer and #piratesunday where the I, Lady Ravenhill will be partaking in the Captain K Adventures once again. My Captain's table where I study the charts, on the right is 'Fang' my Iaido Kenjutsu Katana (sometimes just a big letter opener). Future unboxings usually take place here. Stay tuned.
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@kerrislravenhill Great JM bars!! I truely enjoy that 5oz and the connection to your family makes it even more amazing. So happy that you have had such gains in SP my pirate sister!! Thanks for sharing!
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