We believe this round was issued to promote Summit Bancorporation’s expansion into fixed annuities under the ambitious new leadership of CEO Robert G. Summit Bancorporation’s history traces back to its initial Januincorporation as The Summit Bank in Summit, New Jersey. The 1/10 oz Prospector was produced exclusively in 1985.ġ985 Proof Prospector | Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Reverseġ986 Proof Prospector | Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Reverseġ988 Prospector | Summit Bancorporation counterstamp Proof variety, note the frosted image and font surfaces against mirror finish background in comparison to brilliant uncirculated variety.ġ983 Proof Prospector | Engelhard Large ‘E’ Reverseġ984 Proof Prospector | Engelhard Large ‘E’ Reverseġ985 1/10oz Prospector | Engelhard ‘Eagle’ Reverse That suggests production between 1985-1986.ġ982 Proof Prospector | Engelhard Large ‘E’ Reverse Reverse design matches ‘Eagle’ logo that started in 1984, and research shows that the term ‘Canadian Prospector’ was trademarked by Engelhard in 1986. Originally issued in a velvet box with Engelhard ‘Triangle’ logo on the inside, registered July 10, 1987, though seen in use as early as 1985. Ĭanadian Prospector special release in proof finish. Another warning sign is proof-like Prospectors that are sold in hard plastic air-tites, as most or all of the Chinese counterfeits were issued with them. Also, be careful of any that appear to be proof, especially if more than 1 appear in the same offering. Be especially careful of the 1oz 1984 American Prospector with the Engelhard ‘Large E’ logo on the reverse as they seems to be the most prevalent. Also included are the more rare proof variety, which we believe were issued in protective plastic capsules. These fractional rounds were sold in tubes and many full tubes are periodically available on the market.
In 1985, Engelhard also created 1/10oz, 1/4oz, and 1/2oz Prospectors. The 1oz Engelhard Prospectors are the most well recognized of the Engelhard rounds, and were produced from 1982 through 1988.The Engelhard ‘Large E’ logo appeared on the reverse from 1982 through 1984, and the standard ‘Eagle’ logo appeared on the reverse from 1984 through 1987. This page contains our current information on Engelhard 1oz silver rounds, focusing predominantly on the acclaimed Engelhard Prospector, along with other limited-production rounds either by Engelhard or commissioned industry affiliates.
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