Lot 631
1854 Half Dollar Octagonal. Breen and Gillio-306. Rarity 4. PCGS graded Details of About Uncirculated, Environmental Damage. Here is another rare example of this popular issue that was just recovered (2014) from the S. S. Central America shipwreck. This particular issue was roughly 18K gold on the surface, with a core of roughly 14K gold. Thus, enough copper was present to allow for the environmental damage to occur from generations under the ocean. Mounted in a lovely PCGS holder with a pinch of gold dust that was also recovered from this 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 $576 |
