Lot 625
1856 Quarter Dollar Octagonal. Breen and Gillio-107. Low Rarity 4. PCGS graded Details of Uncirculated, Enviromental Damage. A handsome example of one of these rare early California Pioneer Fractional Gold pieces that was recovered from the S. S. Central America shipwreck. Although the surfaces show some minor environmental damage, the all important diagnostics are clear to identify this coin. Housed in the special holder with a pinch of gold dust also recovered from this shipwreck. This coin was struck and in circulation the year prior to the departure of the various folks who left San Francisco on that voyage on their way to the East Coast. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex S.S. Central America, in a special PCGS holder with a pinch of gold from the find.
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| Realized $480 |
