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Nevada City,CA - Nevada County - c1980 - Nevada City Mint Souvenir Ingot :

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Bullion Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Nevada City,CA - Nevada County - c1980 - Nevada City Mint Souvenir Ingot :
This ingot was created as part of a contract between the Nevada City Mint and the Sutro Tunnel Company. "Comstock Tunnel & Drainage Co." is etched into a rectangle at the upper right of the ingot face, "Silver 07.5 GR 5 .999 Fine" is etched into a rectangle at the lower right of the face. "Nevada City Mint" is etched inside an ellipse near the center top, while "Comstock Lode, Virginia City Nevada" runs along the inside edge of a circle etched in the center left of the ingot. In the center of the circle is an ore cart with "STC" etched in the side and "1880" just below it. The right, left, and top edges are fairly smooth, while the bottom edge shows wear and is rougher. The "Mint" is located in the beautiful and historic Gold Country Towns of Nevada City and Grass Valley, California. They specialize in minting coins and medallions dealing with education, history, nature, natural places, people, events and animals. The coins and medallions are typically made out of .999 Fine Silver, .999 Fine Gold Clad, .999 Fine Silver Clad, and 90/10 Bronze [Ref: nevadacitymint.com].