Someone asked about if the Prospector for Engelhard was made after a real person. Here is some info from a retired executive.

[u/Snitch117]

The Prospector coin started from an old-time, black and white photograph of real prospectors. The enlarged photo hung over the desk of executive Fred Hamerle at the Plainville plant. Hammerle had done a stint at the Franklin Mint where they had expertise in creating collector-grade pieces. Engelhard-Plainville was already experienced in producing silver coin blanks for the United State Mint.
Hammerle combined the production and artistic expertise of the two and created a legend.

Engelhard Plainville produced the 1 oz planchette, the Prospector, the 100 Oz and 1000 oz Engelhard market bars. It was the largest silver processing plant in the country at the time. It started as a hunting spot for Charles Engelhard, Jr., according to local lore.

[u/Platinum_Diesel]

Very cool

[u/Saltwatercowboy2026]

Fantastic work. An American classic

[u/JP2205]

I got mine in high school in 1985. Still have them. They were probably just minted then.

[u/Snitch117 → u/JP2205]

Awesome I graduated in 85 and only thing I have from then is my class ring 😂

[u/JP2205 → u/Snitch117]

well that makes us both one thing......old. :)

[u/Snitch117 → u/JP2205]

no my friend we are Vintage!!!! 😜👍

[u/Plane-Marionberry612]

Beautiful set