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RARE ANTIQUE 1973 HAMILTON MINT TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD 1 OZ SILVER BAR WITH BEAUTIFUL PURPLE & BLUE TONING. A spectacular piece of American railroad history—and an absolutely gorgeous vintage silver bar! Offered here is a Hamilton Mint “The Wedding of the Rails” Transcontinental Railroad Silver Bar, struck in ONE TROY OUNCE of .999 FINE SILVER as part of Hamilton Mint’s collectible America’s Greatest Events Series. What immediately separates this particular bar from an ordinary silver round or ingot is its incredible natural-looking coloration and vintage character. The surfaces display striking shades of deep purple, violet, electric blue and steel-blue toning, giving the silver a beautiful multicolored appearance that simply cannot be duplicated by a newly minted piece. Depending on the angle and lighting, the colors seem to shift across the surface—from rich blue and purple into subtle silver and darker peripheral tones. The toning gives this bar tremendous eye appeal and makes it a true one-of-a-kind-looking collectible. This historic silver bar commemorates one of the greatest achievements in American history: the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. On May 10, 1869, at Promontory, Utah, the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads were ceremonially joined together with the driving of the famous Golden Spike. Known as “The Wedding of the Rails,” the event symbolized the joining of East and West and forever changed transportation, commerce, communication and expansion across the United States. The Transcontinental Railroad project ultimately connected a nation across approximately 4,000 miles of rail, creating a transportation network that helped transform America. VINTAGE HAMILTON MINT SILVER. This piece was named The Wedding of the Rails. This Transcontinental Railroad Commemorative ONE TROY OUNCE, made of .999 FINE SILVER and struck at The Hamilton Mint, this bar is part of America’s Greatest Events Series. Commemorates the event on May 10, 1869 in Promontory, Utah which celebrates the famous Driving of the Golden Spike. Beautiful Purple, Violet & Blue Toning. Outstanding collectible for Railroad & Train Enthusiasts. THE TONING MAKES THIS ONE SPECIAL. Silver develops character with age, and this bar has it in abundance. Rather than the plain white appearance of newly minted bullion, this piece has developed a gorgeous combination of purple and blue coloration across its vintage silver surfaces. The contrast between the intricate railroad design and the colorful toning gives the bar an almost artistic appearance. No two naturally toned vintage silver pieces develop exactly alike, which means the appearance of this particular bar is part of its individual character. For collectors who appreciate vintage silver, unusual toning, American history and railroad memorabilia, this piece checks a lot of boxes. A MUST-HAVE FOR THE RAILROAD OR TRAIN COLLECTOR. This isn't simply an ounce of silver. It's a miniature silver tribute to the moment America's rails were finally joined from East to West. Whether you're a silver stacker, Hamilton Mint collector, railroad historian, train enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates unusual pieces of Americana, The Wedding of the Rails deserves a place in your collection. ONE TROY OUNCE .999 FINE SILVER. HAMILTON MINT. AMERICA’S GREATEST EVENTS SERIES. BEAUTIFUL PURPLE & BLUE TONING. At only $105, you're getting vintage .999 fine silver, fantastic eye appeal, railroad history and a collectible Hamilton Mint commemorative all in one piece. Railroad collectors—don't let this one leave the station!