While the great majority of the coins recovered are double eagles we have exclusive access to many of the overlooked, fundamental rarities available from this extraordinary piece of American history. Be sure to call us for up-to-the-minute availability and pricing on the exclusive release of the gold Treasures recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck of 1857. 2022 American Eagle Silver Coin 1 oz 999 Fine Silver 1 Brilliant Uncirculated Type 2 New.
Today, Austin rare coins and bullion handles many of the finest coins recovered from the SS Central America available for sale. The recovered treasure is unprecedented in terms of scope, size, and quality. And an ultra-rare silver 2p error coin was found by a collector in Kent. The Treasure of the SS Central America ranged from large gold ingots of various sizes to newly-minted $20 gold pieces, freshly struck in San Francisco, and every other denomination of coinage imaginable. It happens when a coin is worth much more that its face value - thats how you. of the coin marketplace only, and are not offers to buy or sell. There it remained until it was discovered in the 1980s. Match your US coins to the pictures and find silver dollar values, half dollar values. A few days later the ship ran into a powerful hurricane off the coast of the Carolinas, and after 2 Days of heavy winds and rains, the powerful storm rendered the Central America helpless.Įventually, the ship could take no more, 425 people lost their lives and all of the gold on the Central America sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
On September 3rd, 1857, the SS Central America left Panama carrying 10 tons of gold coins and bars that had been mined in the hills of California during the Gold Rush.Ĭarrying 477 passengers and 101 crew members, the ship set sail for New York City under the command of captain William Herndon.
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