Auction Name: 2026 February 23 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure featuring Selections from The Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction

Lot Number: 23084

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/61598*23084

Victoria gold "R.M.S. Douro" Sovereign 1852 AU58 NGC, KM736.1, S-3852C. Salvaged from the "Douro Treasure" (sunk in 1882 off Cape Finisterre, Spain).

On April 1st, 1882, The R.M.S. Douro was hit by a Spanish vessel after a critical mistake. While the crew managed to flee the sinking ships, the Captains and a few other crew members sunk with the treasure. Thousands of coins and gold artifacts were finally recovered in the 1990's, mainly British Sovereigns.

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