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Lot 1271

1855
-S Seated Liberty Quarter. PCGS graded AU-58 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 802038.58/38277439.
Listed in the Red Book. Untoned with abundant bright silver and lustrous. The devices are all well struck, and this is one of the varieties that shows the Drapery down from Liberty's left elbow. The surfaces are satin smooth and clean, with glorious preservation for this elusive date. We're it not for this disastrous shipwreck, so many high grade rarities would not be available to collectors today, this is a delightful key date that is simply in spectacular condition. The only example graded at PCGS for the S.S. Central America Series. Estimated Value $1,700 - UP
Ex S.S. Central America, 2014 Recovery from Purser's Safe.


 
Realized $4,080



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