Lot 1279
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 803499.35/38277446. An untoned example on the obverse, with classic silver gray throughout, the reverse well matched with a few light toning specks scattered over the fields. The blundered mintmark is clear and the surfaces are attractive with no deep or distracting handling marks. A rare and desirable variety in high collector grade with towering historical significance from this shipwreck. Pop 4; only 2 finer 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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