1846-O $5 Liberty from the SS Central America PCGS Ext. Fine 40

Most coins recovered from the SS Central America were $20 gold coins struck in 1856 or 1857 at the San Francisco Mint. The really rare coins were those that were NOT from those dates. Why? Because they somehow made their way on board the ill-fated vessel and sunk along with the rest of the cargo and crew where they remained for nearly 150 years until they were recovered. This particular coin, an 1846 Half Eagle minted in New Orleans, is graded by PCGS in Extremely Fine 40 condition and is pedigreed to the SS Central America shipwreck, one of a handful recovered in any condition. Coin shown is the exact coin you will receive and is one of a kind, as such. Amazing piece of American history, highly recommended for the shipwreck enthusiast. Makes you wonder how this New Orleans Mint coin from 1846 made its way across the country to San Francisco and onto the ship.