Lot 158:
A Pair of 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Bullion Rounds Including Texas Mint and Allosaurus
Sold for: $140
Description
This lot consists of two silver bullion rounds, each composed of one troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The first round is a commemorative piece for “The Ruff Times ’81 National Convention.” Its reverse is marked “TEXAS MINT” and includes the designations “ONE TROY OUNCE,” “.999 FINE SILVER,” and “SILVER TRADE UNIT.” The design features a central scroll flanked by laurel-like leaves. The second round is a themed piece featuring an Allosaurus dinosaur in relief on the obverse. The reverse contains a block of descriptive text regarding the species, its size, diet, and habitat, and is marked “ONE TROY OUNCE .999 FINE SILVER” along the bottom rim. Both rounds feature reeded edges.
Total: 2 oz t .999 fine silver.
Condition report:
The Texas Mint convention round shows significant golden-brown toning across its obverse and reverse surfaces. The Allosaurus round is mostly untoned and exhibits light surface handling marks and minor contact scratches consistent with bullion storage.
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