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1857-S $5 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch) MS62+ PCGS. CAC....
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Sold on Jan 17, 2025 for:
$12,120.00
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Description
1857-S Half Eagle, MS62+
With Gold Dust Pinch
Ex: S.S. Central America
1857-S $5 S.S. Central America #2 (with
Pinch) MS62+ PCGS. CAC. Rather than a singular sunken ship in
isolated waters ripe for the picking, the S.S. Central
America shipwreck spans a debris field of several acres of the
sea floor off the coast of the Carolinas. While the initial salvage
operation yielded great treasures from the ship's hold, the second
recovery effort in recent years produced new discoveries, utilizing
modern technology to reach portions of the wreck not previous
considered accessible. This 1857-S half eagle, in MS62+, is one of
about 50 examples of this issue recovered during the second
expedition. Bright rose-gold luster complements well-struck design
elements, while minor abrasions are not bothersome. Housed in a
double-pane PCGS holder with a pinch of gold dust from the S.S.
Central America shipwreck and a Bob Evans-signed insert.
Includes David Hall-signed COA.Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 670803, Base PCGS# 8275)
Weight: 8.36 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2025 January 14 - 19 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1380 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2025
14th-19th
Tuesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 32
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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