Lot 1278
1856-S/S Seated Liberty Quarter. Large S over Small S. PCGS graded VF-35 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 803499.35/38277443. Listed in the Red Book. Very clear S over S. Mostly untoned with some steel gray and gold particularly on the reverse. A rare blundered mintmark variety, with clean surfaces and appealing color. It is incredible that a few of these turned up on this shipwreck, much to the delight of collectors which would seldom be offered this prized rarity prior to their recovery. Pop 4; only 2 graded higher at PCGS for the S.S. Central America Series, 1 in 40, 1 in 45. Estimated Value $4,500 - UP
Ex S.S. Central America, 2014 Recovery from Purser's Safe.
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