Lot 630
1854 Quarter Dollar Round. Breen and Gillio-216. Rarity 6. PCGS graded Details of Uncirculated, Enviromental Damage. This is one of a tiny group of California Pioneer Fractional Gold coins recovered from the S. S. Central America shipwreck. All of these Fractional Gold coins show environmental damage due to the copper alloy used in the gold planchets, the copper was used to strengthen these tiny coins and make them more durable in circulation. Housed in a custom PCGS holder with a pinch of gold dust which was also recovered from this historic shipwreck. 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 $570 |
