Engelhard Silver Bar 50 oz - Metals, Fabrication & Refining Obverse

A very select number of early poured Engelhard ingots were graced with an “MFR” designation denoting “Metals, Fabrication & Refining.” “MFR” was a trademark and literal description of Engelhard’s primary business at the time, and the MFR stamping was truly a symbol of pride in their workmanship. While at this time we do not know exactly why specific ingots were given the MFR designation, we do know that these ingots were limited to very tight and select serial ranges in varied sizes. We also know that the ingots given this designation were generally exceptionally remarkable specimens. In fact, it is rumored that Engelhard placed this designation on specific ingot serial number runs that demonstrated only the best quality stampings and surface features.

Based upon the serial number ranges of known MFR ingots, we estimate the production time span of MFR stampings from the early to mid-1970s, rendering these ingots at 40+ years old at minimum. A total of approximately 1200 ingots were blessed with the MFR designation, in the sizes below: 3oz 5th Series | 5 Digit <250 5oz 4th Series | 5 Digit <700 10oz 2nd Series | 5 Digit <100 50oz 4th Series | 5 Digit <100 100oz 3rd Series | 5 Digit < 50

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• Grade: Ungraded