Franklin Mint 100 sterling Car Ingots in Large Case

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Franklin Mint Centennial Car Ingot CollectionOne Hundred 1000-grain sterling silver ingots.First Edition Proof set minted in limited edition.The first ingot honors the 1875 Marcus. The collection is a tribute to the 100 greatest cars of the first century of automobiling.This set was owned by my father who loved cars. He was a owner of a 1953 Mercedes that he had brought over to the US from Germany. I have spent as much time as I possibly could trying to educate myself about this collection. Although I am not an expert on Franklin Mint, I will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have.This collection comes with a custom made oak and hardwood case that holds the 100 ingots. Measures 18" long, 13 " wide and 8" tall. It has a personalized name plate on the top. (My Dad's) it is in very good condition considering the age. I also have found the certificate of authenticity. Issued Mar 26 1973. Also included will be a binder with pages describing each ingot. They measure 2 1/4" by 1 1/4" and weigh about 2.1 troy ounces each. Excellent original condition. Each one is stamped 1000 grains sterling on one side and Franklin Mint on the other. I have noticed that when my Dad put these ingots into his chest that he did not put them in order. He might have done them according to when he purchased them. The binder is not in the read more