Three x 1985 Hecla Mining Company Ranchers Exploration Merger 1 Oz Silver Proof Art Coins. Made to commemorate 1984 Hecla merger with Ranchers Exploration This is a lot of three vintage 1 Troy oz 999+ Silver Proof Uncirculated coins issued in 1985 to commemorate the July 26, 1984 merger of Hecla Mining Corporation and Ranchers Exploration. The obverse features a beautiful rendition of Hecla's famous "Lucky Friday Mine" while the reverse features the maps of Idaho and New Mexico. Made in the United States, and issued by Hecla, each coin contains 1 Troy Ounce of 999+ fine silver.
These are high-quality proof coins featuring a deeply mirrored, clear background contrasted with a heavily frosted design, indicating the highest level of cameo contrast. Seller believes Hecla contracted top notch Sunshine Mint to manufacture them and produce this fantastic reflective and matte finish. They are so reflective I had an exceptionally difficult time photographing them, They look much better in real life. Seller also believes but the coins would be rated DCAM or UCAM Uncirculated proof. As far as seller knows, these coins have never been taken out of their protective casing
You are buying the following:
Count: Three round commemorative, no denomination, silver coins
Year/Mint: 1985 / possibly made by Sunshine Mint for Hecla Mining
- Type 1985 Hecla Mining Company Ranchers Exploration Merger Silver Art Medal
Composition:One troy ounce 999+ fine silver
- Measurement: Approximately 1 1/2" diameter
- Method of Manufacture: Proof-like
- Condition: DCAM/UCAM Uncirculated Proof (not officially rated, that is sellers opinion)
These proof coins feature the branding of Hecla and Ranchers Exploration, making them a unique addition to any silver or silver art bar/coin collection, bullion holdings or investment portfolio.
At the time of listing, silver is hovering around $115/oz. These originally sold for a premium over spot silver price at the time of issue, Even if you are not a silver coin art collector, at minimum, as bullion coins, they each contain approximately $115 of silver, which currently sell for over $115/oz plus shipping (which I will pay)
Seller is not a numismatic expert, these were inherited from a relative. The description above the best of my abilities and research At full asking price, I will pay for insured shipping to buyer in continental US. I will accept returns on this, but since I'm paying shipping, buyer will pay for return shipping. In my time selling eBay, buyer ususally pays shipping and I offer return shipping, but I never had a buyer return an item. I don't want you to be the first
I welcome questions. IF you are an expert on these I would appreciate any feedback if you think any of the above is incorrect. The descriptions above are believed to be true