Franklin Mint Spanish Galleon Sixteenth Century Silver Ingot – Great Sailing Ships of History First Edition Proof
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Franklin Mint Spanish Galleon Sixteenth Century Silver Ingot – Great Sailing Ships of History First Edition Proof
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Brand: Franklin Mint
Franklin Mint Spanish Galleon Sixteenth Century Silver Ingot – Great Sailing Ships of History First Edition Proof
This historic silver ingot from the Franklin Mint honors the iconic Spanish galleon, the dominant fighting and trading vessel of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. With its greater speed and ease of handling, the galleon became the major warship of the Age of Sail and was used by European nations both as a formidable warship and as a versatile merchantman, playing a central role in exploration, the Spanish treasure fleets, the Armada era, and global trade routes that shaped the modern world. The obverse features a detailed high-relief depiction of a classic Spanish galleon under full sail with waves and a dramatic sky, while the reverse carries an informative text panel about its versatility and historical significance 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 golden age of sail and European maritime power—perfect for collectors of naval history, Franklin Mint enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates silver with a powerful story of exploration and conflict. Own a piece of sixteenth-century maritime heritage 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 “SPANISH GALLEON” banner below. Reverse: “SPANISH GALLEON Sixteenth Century” with descriptive paragraph about the galleon’s role as both warship and merchantman, 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” – Spanish Galleon Sixteenth Century First Edition Proof
Coin Designer and Design: N/A (Franklin Mint series design); Obverse: detailed depiction of a classic Spanish galleon 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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