1857-S S.S. Central America $20 Gold T 1 Liberty PCGS MS66 CAC 20A Spiked Shield

CAC This is one of the fine examples recovered from the depths of the Bermuda Triangle which claimed this ship in September of 1857 during a horrific hurricane that swept up that region many miles off the coast of the Carolinas. As the ship took on water during the raging storm, the engines were eventually drowned out, leaving the vessel unable to pump the onslaught of water back into the sea. Soon the doomed ship sunk, and although some people were rescued, over 400 souls were not, along with much of their golden riches from the California Gold Rush, which soon sunk to the depths of nearly two miles below the surface. Only recently developed technology was able to go to such depths and recover this golden treasure. As the coins were so deep they were not disturbed and etched by the tidal forces that have marred the surfaces of so many other shipwreck recovery coins. These were as pristine as they day they left the San Francisco Mint after a gentle bath to wash away any salt water and marine traces. Check out all the great US Coins, Currency, Ancients, World and Exonumia at Sarasota Numismatics. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about this or any of our other extensive offerings.