50.3 oz Silver Empire International Inc. Bar

CVC & Collectables presents a scarce 50.3 oz Empire International Inc. Silver Bar, a vintage poured silver bar from one of the more elusive private refiners of the late 20th century. Empire International bars are highly sought after by vintage silver collectors due to their distinctive acorn (sometimes described as pinecone) hallmark, limited production, and infrequent appearance on the secondary market.

Product Highlights:

• Refiner: Empire International Inc. (ESR)

• Metal: Silver

• Purity: .999+ Fine Silver

• Weight: 50.3 Troy Ounces

• Actual Silver Weight: 50.3 Troy Ounces (1,564.4 grams)

• Type: Vintage Poured Silver Bar

• Series: 2nd Series 50 oz Class Ingot

• Hallmark: Empire Acorn/Pinecone Logo

• Finish: Cast / Poured

• Shape: Rectangular Ingot

• Estimated Mintage: Fewer than 25 known examples according to collector research.

Design Details:

Obverse: Features the Empire International acorn hallmark along with the stamped weight of 50.3 OZS and .999+ FINE silver designation. The hand-stamped appearance and irregular pour characteristics are typical of vintage refinery production.

Reverse: Typically blank with natural cooling lines, surface texture, and casting characteristics unique to each bar.

Collectibility:

Empire International bars are considered among the tougher vintage silver bars to locate. Collector references identify the 50.3 oz variety as a second-series 50 oz class ingot with an estimated surviving population under 25 pieces. The combination of a low-production private refiner, vintage poured format, and recognizable acorn hallmark has made these bars increasingly desirable among vintage bullion enthusiasts.

Recent market activity for vintage Empire bars shows substantial premiums over melt value, particularly in larger 50 oz and 100 oz formats, reflecting their scarcity and collector demand.