7th series ingot in Canadian variation. These examples demonstrate a ‘1.’ serial number prefix, such as the 1.212925 bar pictured, which was applied to eliminate inadvertent duplication of serial numbers. Note the unique reverse pattern on example 1.212895. Ingot 1.213057 sold privately on October 2, 2017 for $1,000.00. Each 1 oz Engelhard Platinum Bar in this Silver.com listing arrives in protective plastic, including an assay card that verifies the individual serial number and authenticity of your purchase. Engelhard Corporation was founded in Newark, New Jersey in 1902 by Charles W. I have been considering buying 10 oz silver bars. I like the idea that bars from Sunshine and the Royal Canadian Mint have security features. The RCM bars have serial numbers while the Sunshine bars have a 'blank space' where a serial number would appear. Many other bars have no serial numbers. As for Engelhard bars, the only ones that I have seen that have sold for large premiums over melt were the ones that were odd weight poured bars such as the 2-oz, 3-oz, 5-oz and 7-oz bars as well as the 100-gram Engelhard London bars. There are also certain 1-oz Engelhard bars that will sell for $50 or more on ebay.
Notable Differences
- The field on the counterfeit bar is more proof-like.
- The counterfeit bar lacks a serial number. According to All Engelhard, this style bar (portrait, wide 'E' at top of globe logo, 'MC' absent) was produced without a serial number, but the mintage was fewer than 2000, compared to a mintage of up to 400,000 with serial numbers. Genuine bars of this style without serial numbers are much less common than genuine bars with serial numbers.
- The radius on the corners of the counterfeit bar is too small. This was common on earlier counterfeit bars. Here it also allows for more of the ENGELHARD logo to show in the corners on the reverse of the counterfeit bar.
Discussion & Detection
This example is one of the earlier modern counterfeit silver bars which came to market around 2013. The sharper corners (smaller radius) are a common feature of these earlier counterfeit bars and are easy to look for. Our sample produced a 'right arrow' result on both the Original Precious Metal Verifier and the Precious Metal Verifier PRO.
Notable Differences
- The field on the counterfeit bar is more proof-like.
- The counterfeit bar lacks a serial number. According to All Engelhard, this style bar (portrait, wide 'E' at top of globe logo, 'MC' absent) was produced without a serial number, but the mintage was fewer than 2000, compared to a mintage of up to 400,000 with serial numbers. Genuine bars of this style without serial numbers are much less common than genuine bars with serial numbers.
- The radius on the corners of the counterfeit bar is too small. This was common on earlier counterfeit bars. Here it also allows for more of the ENGELHARD logo to show in the corners on the reverse of the counterfeit bar.
Engelhard Serial Number Verification
Discussion & Detection
Engelhard 100 Oz Silver Bullion Bars & Rounds For Sale | EBay
This example is one of the earlier modern counterfeit silver bars which came to market around 2013. The sharper corners (smaller radius) are a common feature of these earlier counterfeit bars and are easy to look for. Our sample produced a 'right arrow' result on both the Original Precious Metal Verifier and the Precious Metal Verifier PRO.