1851 Liberty Seated Dime

PCGS AU53 • S.S. Central America “Ship of Gold” Recovery

Includes Original Certificate of Authenticity

Own a genuine artifact from one of the most celebrated treasure ship recoveries in history.

This beautiful 1851 Liberty Seated Dime was recovered from the legendary S.S. Central America, the famous “Ship of Gold,” which sank during a powerful hurricane in September 1857 while carrying one of the largest shipments of California Gold Rush treasure ever lost at sea. After resting beneath the Atlantic Ocean for more than 130 years, the historic recovery captured worldwide attention and produced some of the most desirable shipwreck coins ever offered to collectors.

Certified PCGS AU53, this attractive mid-grade example displays excellent detail and originality. Included with the display is a genuine sample of California Gold Dust recovered from the wreck, along with the original Certificate of Authenticity, further documenting its remarkable provenance.

Highlights

* Genuine S.S. Central America “Ship of Gold” recovery

* Certified PCGS AU53

* Historic 1851 Liberty Seated Dime

* Includes authentic California Gold Dust recovered from the wreck

* Original Certificate of Authenticity included

* Historic California Gold Rush pedigree

* An outstanding addition for collectors of shipwreck treasures, Seated Liberty coinage, and American history

PCGS Population

According to the current PCGS Population Report for the 1851 S.S. Central America (with Gold Pinch):

* AU53 Population: 18

* Total PCGS-Certified Examples: 114

* Only 29 examples have been certified finer by PCGS.

Professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS, ensuring authenticity and long-term preservation.

Capstone Acquisitions is headquartered in Austin, Texas and proudly serves collectors worldwide. We are honored members of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) and the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN). Buy with confidence from one of America’s trusted rare coin specialists.