In 1877, John W. Mackay, one of the four Silver Kings who amassed fortunes from Nevada’s Comstock Lode, shipped nearly 1,000 pounds of silver bullion mined from the Consolidated Virginia and California mines to Tiffany & Co. in New York City. His wife, Marie Louise, desired an elaborate dining service that would reflect the immense […]
Vintage Silver
In 1913, the Nevada legislature authorized a silver service for the battleship USS Nevada, drawing on silver mined in Tonopah and gold from Goldfield to create one of the most elaborate naval presentation sets of its era. This tradition of transforming Nevada silver into presentation pieces traces back to the Comstock Lode discoveries of 1859, […]
Vintage Silver
In 1877, John W. Mackay, one of the famed Silver Kings of the Comstock Lode, shipped roughly one-half ton of silver from his Nevada mines to Tiffany & Company in New York to create an extraordinary 1,250-piece sterling silver dinner and dessert service for his wife, Marie Louise Mackay. This remarkable set, completed in 1878, […]
Silver Bullion
In the late 19th century, the Carson City Mint in Nevada struck silver dollars that would become some of the most sought-after pieces of vintage silver bullion among collectors worldwide. These coins, bearing the distinctive CC mintmark, emerged from a period when silver production in the American West fueled both economic growth and numismatic interest […]
Silver Art Bars
Las Vegas dealers and collectors gathered at the Las Vegas Locals Coin Show this week, as vintage silver bars and numismatics items drew attention amid fluctuating prices for silver. Tuscany Suites and Casino: Event details Two-day event held at Tuscany Suites and Casino, East Flamingo Road. The two-day show was held at the Tuscany Suites […]
Silver Art Bars
Collectors in Las Vegas are turning their attention to the upcoming Las Vegas Locals Coin Show, where vintage silver art bars and related numismatic items will be prominently featured among the offerings from dozens of dealers. The two-day event, scheduled for September 5 and 6 at Tuscany Suites and Casino on East Flamingo Road, draws […]
Silver Bullion
The Carson City Mint opened in 1870 to coin silver from the nearby Comstock Lode, the richest silver strike in American history. Its distinctive CC mintmark on Morgan dollars has drawn collectors for generations, and many of the finest surviving examples reached the public through a government sale decades later. The Carson City Mint and […]
Vintage Silver
In 1859, prospectors discovered the Comstock Lode near Virginia City, Nevada, revealing one of the richest silver deposits in North America and sparking a mining boom that shaped the state’s identity as the Silver State. This discovery led to the production of vast quantities of silver ore, some of which was later transformed into coins […]
Silver Art Bars
In 1965, a small private mint in New Jersey produced one of the earliest documented silver art bars, a one-ounce piece commemorating the New York World’s Fair. That single issue helped launch a collecting category that would grow for the next two decades and spread far beyond the East Coast. The Birth of the Private […]
Vintage Silver
Vintage Silver from Nevada’s Comstock Era: Presentation Pieces and Mining Fortunes The Comstock Lode, discovered in 1859, produced more than five hundred million dollars in silver and gold by the end of the nineteenth century, and a portion of that wealth was transformed into presentation silver that still survives in private collections and museums. Families […]
Silver Bullion
The Carson City Mint and Its Enduring Silver Legacy In 1870, the United States opened a mint in Carson City, Nevada, to convert the flood of silver coming from nearby mines into official coinage. The distinctive “CC” mintmark on the coins struck there quickly became a symbol of the American West’s mineral wealth, and today […]
Silver Art Bars
Wildlife Silver Art Bars: A Collector’s Guide Silver art bars featuring wildlife designs have become a distinct niche within the broader world of silver collectibles. These pieces combine the intrinsic value of precious metal with artistic representations of animals, creating objects that appeal to both numismatists and nature enthusiasts. Early Wildlife Designs in Silver Art […]
Silver Bullion
Investors and collectors often focus on the purity of silver bullion when making purchasing decisions. Purity refers to the amount of pure silver contained in a bar or coin, typically expressed as a percentage or fineness rating. Understanding these standards helps buyers select products that meet their investment goals and expectations. Silver bullion has long […]
