1 oz Goldpanner Prospector Divisible Breakable .999 Silver BU Round

For collectors and investors seeking a truly unique and functional bullion product, the 1 oz Goldpanner Divisible Silver Round from Regency Mint offers both historical charm and innovative design. Crafted from 1 Troy oz of .999 fine silver, this brilliant uncirculated round can be divided into four equal pieces, each retaining its full purity and weight. Whether you're stacking silver, preparing for barter situations, or adding novelty to your portfolio, this breakable round brings versatility and vintage aesthetics to the table.

Round Highlights:

• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 fine silver
• Divisible into four 1/4 oz silver segments
• Produced by Regency Mint
• Obverse: Gold panner at the river’s edge
• Reverse: Star design marking four quadrants for clean separation
• Each round ships in protective plastic packaging
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) finish

A Nod to History: The Goldpanner Design

The obverse of the round pays homage to a pivotal figure in gold rush history—the prospector, or “gold panner.” Rendered in fine detail, the image depicts a kneeling prospector, crouched beside a riverbed as he pans for elusive gold flakes. This scene captures the spirit of the California Gold Rush of 1848, when thousands of “forty-niners” flocked westward with dreams of fortune.

Gold panning has origins even earlier than the American West. Ancient Romans practiced rudimentary forms of placer mining, and the technique was later refined and employed by the Spanish Conquistadors during their expeditions in South America in the 1600s. By the time the Gold Rush era arrived, panning had become a symbol of adventure, independence, and economic opportunity.

Innovative Reverse Design: Breakable Star

The reverse of the Goldpanner Divisible Silver Round features a prominent four-pointed star, each arm delineated for clean separation. These quadrants aren’t merely decorative—they are precisely engineered to break apart into four equal segments, each weighing 1/4 oz of .999 pure silver. This practical design ensures that each quarter retains its intrinsic bullion value while offering flexibility in fractional silver transactions or bartering scenarios.

In addition to the segmented star, the reverse also includes standard identifying marks, including weight and purity, ensuring each quarter-ounce piece is fully recognized as genuine bullion.