He Thought It Was Just Garden Junk — Until An Expert Says This

The imprint was partially worn, but still readable: “U.S. ASSAY – DENVER 1921 – 999.9.” Owen blinked. He turned it over in his hands, suddenly unsure of what he was holding. The weight felt right. The patina looked old. Could this actually be a gold bar? His first instinct was disbelief. Probably a replica, he thought.