1976 Franklin Mint Santa Maria 1492 Silver Ingot – Great Sailing Ships of History First Edition Proof
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1976 Franklin Mint Santa Maria 1492 Silver Ingot – Great Sailing Ships of History First Edition Proof
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Brand: Franklin Mint
Franklin Mint Santa Maria 1492 Silver Ingot – Great Sailing Ships of History First Edition Proof
This historic silver ingot from the Franklin Mint commemorates the Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus’s flagship during his groundbreaking 1492 voyage of discovery. As the largest ship under his command and described in his logbook as a “nao” (a type of Spanish merchant vessel), she carried Columbus across the Atlantic, symbolizing the dawn of European exploration of the New World and one of the most pivotal moments in global history. The obverse features a detailed high-relief depiction of the three-masted sailing ship under sail with waves below, while the reverse carries an informative text panel about her role in the voyage along with a small ship’s wheel motif. This “First Edition Proof” example was struck in sterling silver as part of the Franklin Mint’s “Great Sailing Ships of History” collector series and comes with its original descriptive card in protective packaging. It captures a legendary vessel that changed the course of history—perfect for collectors of maritime heritage, Franklin Mint enthusiasts, or anyone who values silver with a powerful story of exploration and discovery. Own a piece of 1492 history today.
Country: United States of America (Franklin Mint)
Composition: Sterling silver (.925 fine silver)
Mintage: Limited edition; exact total for this ingot not publicly detailed in standard references (part of Franklin Mint “Great Sailing Ships of History” first edition proof series)
Weight: 1500 grains sterling silver / approximately 97.2 grams (gross); ~3.125 oz
Dimensions: Rectangular ingot approximately 64 mm x 48 mm x 3 mm (standard Franklin Mint ingot format)
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: High-relief ship design with “SANTA MARIA” banner below. Reverse: “SANTA MARIA 1492” with descriptive paragraph about Columbus’s voyage and the ship as a “nao,” plus small ship’s wheel design. Edge: “FIRST EDITION PROOF” and “1500 GRAINS STERLING” with hallmarks.
Strike Type: N/A (high-relief struck commemorative ingot)
Variety: Franklin Mint “Great Sailing Ships of History” – Santa Maria 1492 First Edition Proof
Coin Designer and Design: N/A (Franklin Mint series design); Obverse: detailed depiction of the Santa Maria sailing ship under sail; Reverse: historical text panel with ship’s wheel motif
Condition - Commemorative silver ingot preserved in original plastic packaging with informational card. The ingot shows typical age-related surface marks, light scratches, and toning consistent with handled Franklin Mint pieces from the series. Packaging has some aging/wear but remains intact. See Pictures
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