Lot 629
1854 Quarter Dollar Round. Breen and Gillio-216. Rarity 6. PCGS graded Details of Uncirculated, Enviromental Damage. An historic coin recovered from the S. S. Central America shipwreck that was tucked away inside the Purser's Safe, used to hold sailors valuables and pay them upon arrival in port. Housed in a splendid large PCGS holder which includes a pinch of gold from shipwreck as well. The environmental damage was likely caused by the amount of copper alloy used to coin these early fractional gold coins and its long exposure to seawater. 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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