1852 Liberty Seated Dime
PCGS AU50 • S.S. Central America “Ship of Gold” Recovery
Includes Original Certificate of Authenticity
Own a genuine piece of one of the most famous treasure ship recoveries in history.
This beautiful 1852 Liberty Seated Dime was recovered from the legendary S.S. Central America, the famed “Ship of Gold,” which sank during a hurricane off the Carolina coast in September 1857 while carrying one of the largest shipments of California Gold Rush treasure ever assembled. Lost beneath the Atlantic for more than 130 years before its remarkable recovery, the shipwreck has become one of the most celebrated discoveries in American numismatics.
Certified PCGS AU50, this attractive example retains strong detail and pleasing originality. The display also contains an authentic sample of California Gold Dust recovered from the wreck, and this set includes the original Certificate of Authenticity, making it an outstanding collectible with unquestionable provenance.
Highlights
* Genuine S.S. Central America “Ship of Gold” recovery
* Certified PCGS AU50
* Historic 1852 Liberty Seated Dime
* Includes authentic California Gold Dust recovered from the wreck
* Original Certificate of Authenticity included
* Historic California Gold Rush pedigree
* A remarkable combination of American history, maritime archaeology, and classic U.S. coinage
* An exceptional addition for collectors of shipwreck coins, Seated Liberty coinage, and Gold Rush memorabilia
PCGS Population
According to the PCGS Population Report for the 1852 S.S. Central America (with Gold Pinch):
* AU50 Population: 18
* Total PCGS-Certified Examples: 117
* Only 33 examples have been graded finer by PCGS.
Professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS for lasting protection and authenticity.
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