Other Notable “W” Ingots

Finishing out the “W” box with a handful of old refiners, some better known than others. First up is WEM, Wechsler Manufacturing Enterprises (owner Dave Wechsler). Some of these appear polished and others not. There are also a few varieties of molds and variations of Serial/Lot #s. See pics below.

10 oz class WEM
Serial number on reverse.
Stunning trio from Brian R’s collection.
Note the differences in all 3 of these ingots. Amazing to see different varieties here.

Next up is Western Pacific Coin & Silver Exchange. These bars come out of Nevada circa early 70s. The company was shut down in 1974 after being sued by numerous investors for failing to deliver on silver contracts that were called in. They had a sister company, Western Pacific Gold and Silver Exchange that was also shut down at that time.

Nice 10 oz class old pour.
Better view with edge showing.
Weight stamp and serial/lot # on reverse. This appears to be an early bar based on the number.

Next up is World Wide Coin Investments Limited. This is a really nice looking bar from Brian R’s collection.

Hallmark may remind people of World Mint, but they are not related.
Double stamped with the hallmark on both obverse and reverse of bar.

Lastly, is another “W” bar from Brian R’s collection. WESCAN is one I’ve come across several times, but have not been able to find any information about them.

5 oz class WESCAN old pour.
5 oz weight stamp on reverse of bar.

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4 thoughts on “Other Notable “W” Ingots”

  1. Hello. This post is the closest I’ve come to finding “any” information on WEM Loafs, or a photo of one like the one in my collection. In the photos above…specifically in the one labeled “Stunning Trio from Brian R’s Collection”, the 10oz loaf on the bottom…without the “M”. I just picked up one identical to this from my LCS. W/E 9.8 T/O serial#232 on the back in the same position as the one in the picture. It’s in Really great shape compared to the one pictured above. Any information regarding when it may have been made and any info regarding the company history would be greatly appreciated. I have no idea what the value would be either and I felt pretty lucky to get it for 250! But some background on these would be fantastic cause it’s driving me nuts trying to find one. Untill your post popped up. Thanks in advance if your able to assist.

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    1. Hi John, and thanks for the note. Not much information on these aside of what is published here. The value on these is generally in the $300 to $350 range depending on condition. They are premium but are considered semi-common vintage. A lot of WEM bars floating around out there. I’ve come across quite a few in the 7 years I have collected. Great bars.

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      1. Thanks for the input. Really appreciate it. Luckily my LCS deals almost entirely in coins. He gets silver bars, pours and rounds in all the time but rarely ever charges more then a dollar or so above spot, regardless of what it is. Usually from estate sales. I’ve managed to get a few nicer vintage 10oz bars from him and never paid more then 260 for any of them. All in amazing condition as well. Jackson Precious Metals, Engelhard and the WEM I asked about. Have become fascinated with the vintage pours and bars and keep moving my collection to include more of them. Thanks again for the info.

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