{"product_id":"vintage-johnson-matthey-1-ozt-999-fine-silver-bar","title":"Vintage - Johnson Matthey Second Gen Hammer Back - 1 Ozt .999 Fine Silver Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly recognizable vintage silver bar from one of the most important names in precious-metals refining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohnson Matthey 1 oz Silver Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents a classic era of privately produced American bullion. Long before today's wide selection of investment bars and rounds, Johnson Matthey was one of the premier names associated with refining and assaying precious metals. Original JM bullion has since developed a strong following among collectors who appreciate its history as much as its silver content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular bar is the desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Generation \"Hammer Back\" variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly cataloged by Johnson Matthey collectors as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJM-2-5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It features the traditional Johnson Matthey presentation on the obverse and the distinctive repeating crossed-hammers pattern on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse prominently displays the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJOHNSON MATTHEY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e name above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASSAYERS \u0026amp; REFINERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by the classic crossed-hammers JM hallmark. Below are the inscriptions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINE SILVER 999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 OUNCE TROY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, clearly identifying the bar's purity and precious-metal weight. Each example also carries an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindividually stamped six-digit serial number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving every bar its own identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlip the bar over and you'll find the feature that gives this variety its nickname: rows of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediagonal repeating JM crossed-hammers logos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This \"Hammer Back\" design is immediately recognizable to experienced vintage-bullion collectors and helps distinguish this generation from other Johnson Matthey one-ounce varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bars come from Johnson Matthey's historic bullion-producing era and should not be confused with modern products that may carry revived Johnson Matthey branding. Original serialized JM bars are finite pieces of bullion history, giving them a collectible component beyond the value of their silver alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\/Refiner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Johnson Matthey\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Second Generation \"Hammer Back\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e JM-2-5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 Troy Ounce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure Silver Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 31.1 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Minted Silver Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individually Stamped Six-Digit Serial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Johnson Matthey – Assayers \u0026amp; Refiners \/ JM Crossed-Hammers Hallmark\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Repeating Diagonal JM Crossed-Hammers Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Johnson Matthey bullion production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original discontinued Johnson Matthey issue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the traditional stacker, it's an ounce of highly recognizable .999 fine silver. For the vintage-bullion collector, it's something more—a surviving piece from an era when names such as Johnson Matthey, Engelhard, and other major refiners helped define the private precious-metals market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone Johnson Matthey Second Generation Hammer Back 1 oz .999 Fine Silver Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Serial numbers will vary. These are genuine vintage bullion pieces and may exhibit toning, scratches, contact marks, edge marks, or other signs of storage and handling consistent with their age. Such characteristics are common with vintage bullion and are part of each bar's individual history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStack Sensibly. Collect Creatively!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upstate Coin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55884396658761,"sku":"1ozJMbar","price":72.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/0279\/4825\/files\/johnMatt1.png?v=1786573280","url":"https:\/\/stackers-paradise.com\/products\/vintage-johnson-matthey-1-ozt-999-fine-silver-bar","provider":"Stackers Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}