PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna 1 oz Fine Silver Bar
Coin/Bullion · PAMP Suisse (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux), a world-renowned precious metals refinery founded in 1977 in Ticino, Switzerland, highly regarded for exceptional quality and security innovations.
Pattern: Lady Fortuna Series, introduced in 1979 as the world's first artistic motif on bullion bars, still in active production and extremely popular.
Type
Coin/Bullion
Maker
PAMP Suisse (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux), a world-renowned precious metals refinery founded in 1977 in Ticino, Switzerland, highly regarded for exceptional quality and security innovations.
Material
Fine Silver (.999 pure silver), weighing exactly 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams).
Dimensions
Standard 1 oz silver bar dimensions (approximately 41 mm x 24 mm), weighing 31.1 grams of pure silver.
Description
An exquisite example of modern bullion art, this PAMP Suisse 1 oz fine silver bar features the legendary Lady Fortuna design. The obverse displays the goddess of fortune blindfolded and holding a cornucopia, symbolizing the unpredictability of luck alongside the bounty she bestows. Encased in its original blue CertiPAMP assay card, the bar combines pristine mirror finishes with frosted details, offering both guaranteed .999 purity and high aesthetic appeal for collectors and investors alike.
Key Features
Iconic Lady Fortuna design, certified .999 fine silver purity, individual serial number, Swiss made, and secured within a tamper-evident assay card package.
Material & Composition
Fine Silver (.999 pure silver), weighing exactly 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams).
Finish & Decoration
Struck with a combination of a finely frosted background and a mirror-like (proof-like) relief finish, featuring the iconic depiction of Lady Fortuna—the Roman goddess of luck—with a cornucopia of wealth, wheat sheaves, poppies, and precious coins.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Stamped with the PAMP logo, exact weight '1 oz', purity 'FINE SILVER 999.0', an individual serial number, and an assay stamp, housed in an original tamper-evident assay card certifying authenticity.
Construction Details
Precision minted (die-struck) from fine silver blanks with high-definition stamping dies, ensuring crisp relief and consistent dimensional accuracy.
Functional Features
Designed primarily as an investment-grade precious metal bar and store of value, sealed in a CertiPAMP card which serves as both protection and an assay certificate.
Handle & Grip Details
Flat rectangular ingot form with no handles or grips; meant to be handled while sealed inside its protective assay card blister pack.
Craftsmanship Details
Superior modern minting quality with sharp, deep strikes, perfect mirror-to-matte contrast, and immaculate edge definition characteristic of Swiss precision manufacturing.
Authentication Indicators
Clear assay card seal, matching serial numbers on the bar and card, precise micro-engraving, and official PAMP hallmarks indicating genuine Swiss origin.
Origin & Manufacturing
Manufactured in Ticino, Switzerland, adhering to the stringent Swiss precious metal refining and manufacturing traditions.
Era & Period
Modern Bullion Era (1977-Present), reflecting contemporary precious metals investment standards and advanced security minting.
Age Estimate
Modern production, minted within recent decades as part of PAMP's ongoing flagship bullion line.
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern democratization and artistic elevation of precious metals investing, blending classical Roman mythology with high-security financial instruments.
Condition Notes
Mint condition, securely sealed in the original manufacturer's assay blister pack, preserving a flawless uncirculated surface.
Value Estimate
Valued at the current spot price of silver per troy ounce plus a modest dealer premium, typically ranging between $30 to $50 USD depending on current precious metal market fluctuations.
Care & Maintenance
Keep sealed within the original CertiPAMP card to prevent tarnish, fingerprints, and scratches. Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity and direct sunlight.
Similar Pieces
Credit Suisse 1 oz Silver Bar, Johnson Matthey 1 oz Silver Bar, and Perth Mint 1 oz Silver Kangaroo Bar, though distinguished by PAMP's unique artistic relief and CertiPAMP security features.
Interesting Facts
The Lady Fortuna motif was the very first artistic design ever to be stamped on bullion bars, revolutionizing the precious metals market by transforming standard investment bars into pieces of art.