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United States Assay Office at New York NY - New York,1878 - 2012aug - General Americana

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
United States Assay Office at New York NY - New York,1878 - 2012aug - General Americana
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Memorandum of Gold Bullion, number 1613 C, submitted by Clark Dodge Company (not to be confused with Clark Dodge Co Asset Management in White Plains, NY). The description of the bullion states that it originated from the US Assay Office at Helena, MT (1874-1933). The weight before melting: 2099.90oz, weight after melting: 2084.00oz, fineness of silver: 965, value of silver at $1.16: $2599.94, fineness of gold: 8, value of gold parted from silver: $344.64, deductions: $24.90, and a net value: $2919.68. The assay receipt is signed by Chief Clerk Joseph M Floyd. According to Trow’s New York Directory 1860 Joseph M Floyd Chief Clerk was located on Wall Street, The New York Assay Office Location. Furthermore, there are some statistics on the bottom right: “In silver bars, $2595.92, gold coins, $323.76.” Also, the U.S. Assay Office at New York was established by the Act of March 3, 1853. It opened in 1854. It closed on December 31, 1982. Document measures 5.25” x 10.5”. It is in double mat under glass and in a brown plastic mottled frame. Very Fine condition. -50631