Bar Highlights:
- Manufacturer: US Silver Corporation
- Honoree: Maury Wills (MLB Legend, Dodgers Shortstop)
- Composition: 1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver
- Dimensions: Approx. 50 mm x 29 mm (varies by issue)
- Edge: Smooth
Obverse:
- Design: Features a detailed engraving of Maury Wills, likely with his signature or an image depicting his baseball career.
Reverse:
- Design: Typically includes the US Silver Corp. logo, along with silver weight and purity details.
- Inscription: “1 TROY OUNCE .999 FINE SILVER – US SILVER CORP.”
Historical & Collectible Significance:
- Maury Wills (1932-2022) was a legendary shortstop, best known for:
- Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1959-1966, 1969-1972)
- Winning the 1962 National League MVP Award
- Stealing 104 bases in 1962, breaking Ty Cobb’s single-season record and bringing stolen bases back into baseball strategy
- Helping the Dodgers win three World Series titles (1959, 1963, 1965)
- US Silver Corporation produced commemorative silver bars featuring famous personalities, making this bar an exciting crossover collectible for both numismatics and sports memorabilia fans.
- As a privately minted silver bar, it likely had a limited production run, making it rarer than standard bullion bars.
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