Franklin Mint silver ingot of 12 Meter INTREPID, 1970

commemorative ingot

Franklin Mint silver ingot #50, Great Sailing Ships of History, first edition proof, 1500 grains sterling; sloop yacht INTREPID, 1970; obverse: port view of sloop yacht racing; reverse: descriptive paragraph, "Pioneering a radical new type of hull form, the "Intrepid" is renowned as the successful defender of the America's Cup against 2 challenges from Australian yachts. She defeated the "Dame Pattie" in 1967 and, after being redesigned, swept to victory over the "Gretel II" in 1970." Four hallmarks stamped on lower edge.