{"product_id":"engelhard-11th-series-p-bar-10ozt-vintage-999-fine-silver-pressed-wide-landscape-ser-p383737","title":"Engelhard 11th Series P-Bar - 10ozt, Vintage, 999+ Fine Silver, Pressed (Wide\/Landscape) - Ser # P383737","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngelhard 10 oz .999+ Fine Silver — 11th Series \"P\" Prefix, Pressed (Wide\/Landscape), Serial P383737\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRefiner: Engelhard (Plainville, Massachusetts — \"P\" prefix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 10 Troy oz | Purity: .999+ Fine Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormat: Pressed \/ machine-struck, wide landscape orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHallmark: ENGELHARD in elongated boxed octagon, weight \u0026amp; fineness above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial: P383737\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeries: 11th Series \"P\" (ICR Tier 4 class; \"pillow top\" style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is the Engelhard 10 oz in the 11th series \"P\" prefix — the wide, pressed landscape bar that has become one of the most recognizable vintage Engelhard formats. The obverse carries the \"999+ FINE SILVER\" purity and \"10 TR. OZ.\" weight inscriptions above the iconic ENGELHARD nameplate set in its elongated boxed octagon, with the P-prefixed serial below. The \"P\" denotes Engelhard's Plainville, Massachusetts facility. The reverse is a flat machined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDesign elements are stamped incuse into the surface — the flat-field, wide-struck look that distinguishes the pressed bars from Engelhard's earlier hand-poured ingots. Collectors know this style as the \"pillow top.\" Light toning consistent with age is present and, as with all vintage Engelhard silver, reflects natural oxidation rather than any defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEngelhard exited the precious metals business in 2006 (acquired by BASF), ending decades as North America's preeminent silver refiner. The 11th series \"P\" bars were produced in quantity — an estimated 200,000 — making them among the more accessible vintage Engelhard 10 oz bars, while decades of melting have steadily reduced the surviving population. For collectors and stackers, they offer the Engelhard name and vintage pedigree at a fair premium over melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[Sigma Metalytics PMV Pro result — to be inserted.] Weight verified at [__] g. Pressed finish, incuse stamping, wide landscape layout, and P-prefix serial consistent with documented Engelhard 11th series production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEngelhard 10 oz class taxonomy, series designation, and mintage estimate per AllEngelhard.com and VintageSilver reference sources.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondary Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53933622919532,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/4043\/8380\/files\/IMG_2335.jpg?v=1782063647","url":"https:\/\/www.three999sfine.com\/products\/engelhard-11th-series-p-bar-10ozt-vintage-999-fine-silver-pressed-wide-landscape-ser-p383737","provider":"Three999sFine.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}