The Johnson Matthey “The Right to Trial by Jury” Silver Round is a collectible vintage 1 oz round from Johnson Matthey's Freedom Series, a 10-piece series celebrating fundamental American rights and freedoms.

The obverse depicts a courtroom scene with a seated defendant facing a jury beneath the inscription “THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.” The reverse carries the classic Johnson Matthey name and JM crossed-hammers hallmark, along with ASSAYERS REFINERS – LONDON NEW YORK, ONE OZ. FINE, and 999.

What makes this round especially interesting is that it was not simply produced as generic bullion. It was one of ten different designs in Johnson Matthey's Freedom Series, with each round representing a different American right or freedom. Produced during the early 1980s, the series gives collectors another way to pursue vintage Johnson Matthey silver beyond the company's better-known commercial bars and rounds.

Johnson Matthey is one of the most recognized names in vintage precious metals, and its discontinued silver products have developed a strong collector following. The combination of the JM name, constitutional theme, vintage production, and 10-round series format makes the Trial by Jury round an interesting addition to a vintage silver collection or stack.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Johnson Matthey
• Series: Freedom Series
• Design: The Right to Trial by Jury
• Production Era: Early 1980s
• Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
• Purity: .999 Fine Silver
• Type: Vintage Silver Round
• Series Size: 10 Different Designs
• Mintage: Unknown
• Status: Discontinued

Vintage Condition: These rounds may exhibit toning, scratches, spotting, contact marks, or other signs of age and storage. These characteristics are common with vintage bullion and give each round its own individual appearance.

Please Note: Photographs are of previous inventory items and will likely not be the item(s) you receive.

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