Mark & Melt

Hallmark guide · Silver

What does Lion rampant mean?

The lion rampant denotes sterling silver (925) and can only be used by the Edinburgh Assay Office, where it has been in use since 1975. Historically the Glasgow office also used a lion rampant as its sterling mark.

Metal
Silver
Purity
925/1000
Where
Scotland (Edinburgh Assay Office)
When
Since 1975
Melt value today$1.46/g
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Often confused with

  • Not the English lion passant (walking).
  • Before 1975 Edinburgh's sterling mark was a thistle.
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What a piece marked Lion rampant is worth

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IIIWeight

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Cash buyers usually offer 70–90% of melt value. Adjust if you have a quote.

Melt value $146.48. Likely cash offer $102.54 – $131.83.

92.5% fine silver7.5% copper & alloy

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