a 4500 Pound Block of Pure Silver 1876.

[jeff of pa]

The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]), 11 March 1876.



https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/...xt=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=26

 

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[Tiredman]

I found a similar story of a large chunk of silver being found, but it was after 1893 when the price fell.

 

[1637]

mines used to make these so it would be harder for robbers it steal them,here in calif ive heard a story that versquez just stole the hole wagon,i think they only found one.i keep looking for it.
brad

 

[RustyGold]

Very cool Jeff. Break me off a piece of that silver bar!

 

[A2coins]

Dang I've been looking for that if every tnetter sent me all their silver and I melted it we would be close lol

 

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[trdking]

I wonder what the dims are? weight but no measurements. It would have to be fairly huge no?

 

[White Heart]

A little bit over 4'x4'x4'. 50" per side
72cuft
If my math is good