Lot 1296
1853-D $5 Liberty. No Motto. PCGS graded Uncirculated Details (Holed). In special PCGS Ship of Gold holder which contains One Pinch of Gold Dust recovered from the S.S. Central America treasure.
Special PCGS number 670794.98/34844089. A lovely mint state example, however, holed at 11:30 of the obverse. Perhaps this was done to wear on a necklace or charm bracelet along with the gold dollars that were holed from this shipwreck. Most unusual, and on a Dahlonega coin too! Excellent surfaces, color and eye appeal otherwise. Only 89,678 struck. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
To only imagine the 49er that was wearing this numismatic rarity around their neck.
Ex S.S. Central America, 2014 Recovery from Purser's Safe.
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| Realized $2,100 |
