5 Tolas Gold Square - Johnson Matthey-London (1.875 oz)

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This vintage hand-poured gold bar represents a fascinating bridge between Western refining expertise and Eastern weight standards. Produced by the historic London firm Johnson Matthey and Company Limited, this square-shaped bar is estimated to have been manufactured between the late 1950s and the early 1960s. Unlike standard Western bullion measured in ounces, this piece is sized to exactly 5 tolas, a traditional unit of measurement widely utilized across India, Pakistan, and Singapore. Under the tola standardization system, one tola is equivalent to exactly 0.375 troy ounces. This makes the total weight of this 5 tolas bar precisely 1.875 troy ounces. The metal content of the bar is highly pure gold, refined to a purity level of 999.0 parts per thousand. The obverse of the bar features the stamped name of the manufacturer, Johnson Matthey London, alongside the weight and purity details. Because these bars were hand poured during their production era, each one displays unique physical characteristics from the cooling process. In contrast to the detailed obverse, the reverse of the bar is completely plain and blank, showcasing the raw texture of the poured precious metal.