Monthly Archives: April 2018

  1. Gold Coins from the 1857 Ship of Gold

    Gold Coins from the 1857 Ship of Gold
    The SS Central America was also known as the "Ship of Gold." It operated during the 1850's transporting freshly mined gold from the California Gold Rush to New York. She did this twice a month until the largest hurricane of the 19th century struck on September 11, 1857.  The ship sank along with 425 souls. Gold Coins from the 1857 Ship of Gold, millions of dollars went into the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The loss of the cargo was so important to the financial market that it caused the Great Financial Panic of 1857.
     

    Over 160 years later a few chosen dealers were picked to distribute these amazing golden treasures. Austin Rare Coins is one them honored to sell these shipwreck beauties to the public. Only 3,154 gold coins were recovered from the second salvage of the SS Central
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  2. Welcome to our Rare Coins BLOG

    Welcome to our Rare Coins BLOG

    About Austin Coins

    Rare Coins Blog

    Welcome to our new Rare Coins Blog, where you'll embark on a captivating journey through the world of rare coins. We warmly welcome you as we explore this fascinating realm together.

    Since its establishment in 1989, Austin Rare Coins & Bullion has remained at the forefront of the industry. For instance, we specialize in US Rare Coins, Pre-1993 rare coins, Ancient coins, and select World coins, including Spanish Escudos and other coins from the Spanish colonies. Our extensive inventory caters to the specific interests of collectors in these key areas. Additionally, we take tremendous pride in offering a diverse range of rare coins.

    The primary goal of our blog is to highlight and discuss the exceptional inventory we have in these specific categories. Let's begin

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