1978 Franklin Mint Waiting For Santa 500 Grains Sterling Silver Ingnot Bar

  
1978 Franklin Mint Waiting For Santa Christmas 500 Grains Sterling Silver Ingot. You are looking at a vintage 1978 Franklin Mint Christmas Ingot titled Waiting for Santa. This collectible solid sterling silver proof ingot was issued as part of the Franklin Mint's annual Christmas series. The front features a detailed frosted bas-relief Christmas scene depicting two children coming down the stairs on Christmas Eve to catch a glimpse of Santa.

The artwork is titled "Waiting for Santa" and was sculpted by James Ponter. The reverse is marked: THE FRANKLIN MINT GUARANTEED 500 GRAINS SOLID STERLING SILVER FRANKLIN CENTER, PA. The ingot weighs approximately 33.1 grams on our scale, which is consistent with its stated guaranteed weight of 500 grains (approximately 32.4 grams of total sterling silver).

This example includes its original Franklin Mint presentation box as well as the original paperwork and Certificate of Authenticity dated November 10, 1978. A great vintage Christmas collectible for Franklin Mint, sterling silver, bullion, and holiday collectors. Please see all pictures for details and overall condition. ITEM SPECIFICS Brand: The Franklin Mint Title: Waiting for Santa Year: 1978 Type: Christmas Ingot Composition: Sterling Silver Fineness.

925 Guaranteed Weight: 500 Grains Measured Weight: Approx. 33.1 g Finish: Proof Artist/Sculptor: James Ponter Theme: Christmas / Holiday Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Vintage: Yes INCLUDED 1978 Franklin Mint "Waiting for Santa" Sterling Silver Christmas Ingot Original Franklin Mint Presentation Box Original "Waiting for Santa" Information / Care Paperwork Original Franklin Mint Certificate of Authenticity ABOUT US Customer service is our #1 priority! We only accept items back in the condition that they were sent to you. This product may contain a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.