{"product_id":"ex-billy-williams-collection-silverton-mining-district-999-fine-silver-round-sunnyside-mine-tram-colorado-mining-series","title":"Ex Billy Williams Collection Silverton Mining District .999 Fine Silver Round Sunnyside Mine Tram Colorado Mining Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional one troy ounce .999 fine silver commemorative round honoring the historic Silverton Mining District of Colorado and the legendary Sunnyside Mine aerial tram system. This beautifully struck mining-themed silver round comes from the respected ex Billy Williams collection, adding additional collector provenance and appeal for enthusiasts of Western mining history and mining exonumia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts miners riding the famed Sunnyside Mine tramway beneath the inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Aerial Transportation – The Sunnyside Tram – 1917\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Silverton Mining District\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a detailed relief map of Colorado mining regions alongside the designation:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Colorado Mining Series\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the piece is the original informational card which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SILVERTON MINING DISTRICT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAerial Transportation and the Sunnyside Mine Tram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tramways, bucket-carrying cables supported by towers, provided transportation from the mine to the mill for ore, materials, and men. Powered by gravity, buckets filled with ore coming down from the mine pulled the empty ones back up. There were several advantages to aerial transportation: it could operate year-round, could be constructed almost anywhere, and theoretically was cheaper to maintain. In addition, the tramways were versatile - they carried the ore out and brought men and supplies in. Engineer T.A. Rickard wrote, 'The aerial voyage was made speedily and safely, if not very comfortably.' Although uncommon in modern mining, the miner's aerial tram was an important contribution to the mining industry.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Duane A. Smith, \u003cem\u003eSong of the Hammer and Drill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis silver round beautifully commemorates the engineering achievements and rugged mining heritage of Colorado's San Juan Mountains, where aerial tramways became critical for transporting ore and miners through steep alpine terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding addition for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMining memorabilia collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorado mining history collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver bullion and exonumia collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern Americana collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunnyside Mine enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: One Troy Ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Colorado Mining Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: Ex Billy Williams Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, toning, handling marks, capsule condition, and accompanying paperwork, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42405666750546,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/IMG_3458.jpg?v=1778977790","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/ex-billy-williams-collection-silverton-mining-district-999-fine-silver-round-sunnyside-mine-tram-colorado-mining-series","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}