Franklin Mint Preussen 1902 Silver Ingot – Great Sailing Ships of History First Edition Proof
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Franklin Mint Preussen 1902 Silver Ingot – Great Sailing Ships of History First Edition Proof
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Brand: Franklin Mint
Franklin Mint Preussen 1902 Silver Ingot – Great Sailing Ships of History First Edition Proof
This impressive silver ingot from the Franklin Mint commemorates the Preussen, the legendary German five-masted sailing ship known as “the Pride of Prussia.” Launched in 1902, she was the largest cargo carrier ever built under sail and the only non-powered, five-masted full-rigged ship in history. Constructed of steel and measuring just over 407 feet in length with a nearly 54-foot beam, she carried 46 sails and represented the pinnacle of wind-powered merchant shipping before the age of steam and motor vessels fully took over. The obverse features a detailed high-relief depiction of this massive square-rigged giant under sail with waves below, while the reverse carries an informative text panel highlighting her record-breaking size and engineering 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 the final glory days of the great age of sail—perfect for maritime history collectors, Franklin Mint enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates silver with a powerful story of engineering achievement. Own a piece of 1902 sailing 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 “PREUSSEN” banner below. Reverse: “PREUSSEN 1902” with descriptive paragraph about the ship as the largest cargo carrier under sail and its specifications, 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” – Preussen 1902 First Edition Proof
Coin Designer and Design: N/A (Franklin Mint series design); Obverse: detailed depiction of the five-masted full-rigged ship Preussen 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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