Lot 2112
1968 United States Assay Office at New York. 5.96 ounces. 999.8 fine. Receipt #45453, lot #280. EF-45. Brilliant yellow gold with areas of reflective luster. Some light handling marks in the form of random hairlines are noted on the obverse. Only a few scattered gas bubbles are observed. A rare year and issue with regards to those produced at the New York Assay Office. The United States government officially allowed the price of gold to fluctuate in 1968, ending the fixed price of $35/ounce. While the United States public would not be allowed to privately own gold for another six years, the occurrences of 1968 set up the foundation of what is today's modern precious metals market. A historic and rare ingot in a choice condition
The obverse bears the Assay Office stamp. The reverse bears the fineness of 999.8. When viewing the obverse, the right side has 5.96 stamped heavily into it. The top side contains the number 45453 punched into it. The bottom side possesses 280, the lot number.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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