Lot 1284
1855-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded EF-45 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 802040.45/38277452. An untoned example. This is a tough issue to find in high grade and downright rare this well preserved. This is the first year of half dollar production for the San Francisco Mint and precious few of these were saved in high grade. This one was preserved simply by its long journey to the bottom of the sea two years after it was struck, and awaited recovery in recent years. The strike is sharp throughout and the surfaces are attractive. LIBERTY is bold across the shield, and shines with tinges of residual luster. A rare and desirable coin. Pop 2; tied for the finest 1855-S Half Dollars graded at PCGS for the S.S. Central America Series. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP
Ex S.S. Central America, 2014 Recovery from Purser's Safe.
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