#12 • 5 ozt Tri-State Refining .999+ Fine Silver Bar

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $225.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $250-300 Origin: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Denomination: 5 ozt. Bar Year: Estimated between 1970's-1980's Mint: Tri-State Refining Grade/Condition: Scuffs and scratches throughout Metal: .999 fine silver Weight (+/- 0.2g): 156 grams Additional Description: Struck in .999+ fine silver, this 5 troy ounce bar was produced by Tri-State Refining & Investment Co., an American private mint active during the 1970s and early 1980s. The obverse bears the weight, purity, and the inscription “God Bless America,” while the reverse references the company’s founding in 1973. With its straightforward design and vintage origin, the bar reflects an era when private silver refiners played a growing role in the bullion market. Collectors value these early bars not only for their silver content, but for the historical context they represent in the evolution of modern precious metal refining.