1 oz silver coin - 1973 Mundinero

Updated August 7, 2026

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Lot number	398
Category	Coins & Currency
Auction	August Summer Supersale
Date	August 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
Auction house	All-Star Auction House
Location	Hamilton, ON

Capture the nostalgic allure of vintage private minting with this classic 1973 1 oz Mundinero Silver Trade Unit. Masterfully struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this collectible piece was a staple of the 1970s bullion boom, produced during a time when private refiners sought to offer secure, tangible alternatives to paper currency. The obverse features a highly detailed, classical depiction of a balance scale resting on a central pillar—a timeless numismatic symbol representing honest weight and universal measure—surrounded by a beautifully textured background and the bold inscriptions "MUNDINERO", "ONE TROY OUNCE", and the "1973" vintage year-date. The reverse functions as a formal silver trade contract, crisply stamped with its guaranteed parameters: ".999 FINE SILVER" and "SILVER TRADE UNIT", framed by a traditional laurel wreath. Boasting a charming, authentic vintage patina that accentuates its historic, deep-struck elements, this rare 1 oz round is a prized addition for historical numismatists, silver stackers, and collectors of vintage American private mint heritage.

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