Journey into Silver's Past: A Resource for Collectors of Old Silver Bars
Alaska Smelting and Refining Company
I recently acquired a new piece from this old refiner that has a special place in my collection. The 22.54 oz is my favorite large bar in my collection. The hallmark is spectacular as is the shape, size, etc. Great in hand. ASR pieces are more commonly found in 10 oz class, but even 10’s don’t come up often. The 1 oz pieces carry the highest premium. I’m still looking for that 1 oz piece!
10 oz has a lot number on the obverse. The 22 oz shows serial on reverse. Long serial number on the 22 oz piece. Purity is stamped 999 fine on the side, but not visible above.
Here are a few additional examples of ASR ingots in different sizes and varieties. Thank you to Brian R. for sharing these.
Really pleased to be able to show an example of the small 1 oz ASR above. Very tough bar to find. Also note the 10 oz lot 8404 is the same lot # as mine pictured above in the first photo.Note the middle ingot has a lot number on the reverse.
New blogger with a passion for old poured silver bars. I'm a Bay Area native and self employed. Active buyer of vintage silver poured bars and occasional seller.
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I’m looking for any ASR silver bars if anyone wants to part with duplicates. Cell — five 0 five eight 0 one one 6 five 4.
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I’m looking for any ASR silver bars if anyone wants to part with duplicates. Cell — five 0 five eight 0 one one 6 five 4.
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I found an Alaska Smelters & Refiners 2 oz gold bar
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