I experienced the exact same thought several weeks ago when I purchased some Sunshine Minting pubs and observed that they have the place for the serial number clean. It doesn't make a huge distinction to me and I wear't believe the non-serialized possess less need. Though, I think the serial number adds a expert contact to the bár. In some situations, like for Engelhard and JM, the serial helps know the year of creation. >>I've seen the exact same on various other brands-a place for the seriaI number but still left blank.
Engelhard Silver Bar 10 oz Bar - Wide Struck Logo Back These wide, struck silver bars feature the now standard Engelhard logo. Each bar features a unique serial number on the obverse with angled Engelhard logos on the reverse. Silver Engelhard Bars. Many of these bars seem to have been cast or extruded, although there are minted versions of the 5oz bars. 'Click' here for more information, Photos and Serial Numbers on the Five Ounce Engelhard Silver Bullion Bars. [99 9+] [FINE SILVER] [100 TR. OZ.] [Hallmark in Elongated Octagon] [Serial Number] Cast Finish: 4th series in ‘P’ serial prefix variation, these examples demonstrate a space in the purity designation. We believe there are serial number designation crossovers in this and the 5th series examples.
I suppose they thought 'Why trouble?' It doesn't matter to me one method or another. The fresh Amark 10 oz bars do not possess serial numbers even though they come with a raised rectangle region to obtain one. >>I'm speculating that a major customer (jewelry, cutlery, etc) that buys by the load may specify that they need serial numbers for inventory control purposes to prevent employee pilfering.
Hence, there can be a supply in the design for a location to place a serial number. >>That can make sense. Use one share style, but provide the consumer the option of using them numbered ór unnumbered. I log all Evening buys into a basic excel document.
Description, day, misc. Details, weight, cost paid. Took a minute to fixed up the file, takes literally 10 mere seconds to enter information for each special item, less for duplicates. I maintain a duplicate on my personal computer, e-mail a duplicate to my hotmail (outlook) email address periodically. Can gain access to it from anyplace, it can by no means be taken or lost.
I get into the serial figures, slab number, cértification number, etc. ln the 'misc info' column. Therefore I find serial figures as a advantage. Serial quantities are one of the little beneficial external factors-like top tier, brand name, authentic packaging, vintage, unusual, great, etc.-that I keep my eyes open for and that I buy when I can obtain them at 'common' costs. They can potentially help obtain premium bucks when I market, but at the really minimum they sell faster.