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The SS Central America was a side-wheel steamship that operated during the mid-19th century. On September 12, 1857, the ship encountered a severe hurricane off the coast of the Carolinas, leading to its sinking. The SS Central America was on its way from Panama to New York City, carrying a significant amount of gold from the California Gold Rush. Gold from its cargo holds sat undisturbed on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for more than 130 years, but portions have now returned to the surface for avid collectors to purchase. Now, 1857 SS Central America 1.5 Gram Gold Pinches with PCGS certification are available for purchase online from JM Bullion.
Product Highlights:
The shipwreck was a significant event in maritime history, and it resulted in the loss of over 400 lives. The cargo aboard the SS Central America was estimated to be worth several million dollars at the time, and it included gold bars, coins, and other precious items.
The sinking contributed to the financial panic of 1857 in the United States, as the loss of the gold cargo had a substantial impact on the economy. For many years, the exact location of the shipwreck remained unknown. In the late 20th century, a team led by shipwreck enthusiast Tommy Thompson discovered the wreckage of the SS Central America over 8,000 feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.
In this listing, you will receive a 1.5 Gram pinch of gold that was salvaged from the wreck of the SS Central America. Gold present on the ship at the time of its sinking in September 1857 took many forms, but all of the gold was in transit from California across the Isthmus of Panama and through the Gulf of Mexico up the East Coast to major banks in New York City. The PCGS has certified that this gold was recovered from the wreckage of the SS Central America.
Your 1857 SS Central America 1.5 Gram Gold Pinch is housed in a capsule at the center of a protective plastic slab. The slab from the PCGS protects the gold and authenticates its status as SS Central America gold.
JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508 to help you buy gold. Our team is also available online using our web chat and email address features.
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The SS Central America was a side-wheel steamship that operated during the mid-19th century. On September 12, 1857, the ship encountered a severe hurricane off the coast of the Carolinas, leading to its sinking. The SS Central America was on its way from Panama to New York City, carrying a significant amount of gold from the California Gold Rush. Gold from its cargo holds sat undisturbed on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for more than 130 years, but portions have now returned to the surface for avid collectors to purchase. Now, 1857 SS Central America 1.5 Gram Gold Pinches with PCGS certification are available for purchase online from JM Bullion.
Product Highlights:
The shipwreck was a significant event in maritime history, and it resulted in the loss of over 400 lives. The cargo aboard the SS Central America was estimated to be worth several million dollars at the time, and it included gold bars, coins, and other precious items.
The sinking contributed to the financial panic of 1857 in the United States, as the loss of the gold cargo had a substantial impact on the economy. For many years, the exact location of the shipwreck remained unknown. In the late 20th century, a team led by shipwreck enthusiast Tommy Thompson discovered the wreckage of the SS Central America over 8,000 feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.
In this listing, you will receive a 1.5 Gram pinch of gold that was salvaged from the wreck of the SS Central America. Gold present on the ship at the time of its sinking in September 1857 took many forms, but all of the gold was in transit from California across the Isthmus of Panama and through the Gulf of Mexico up the East Coast to major banks in New York City. The PCGS has certified that this gold was recovered from the wreckage of the SS Central America.
Your 1857 SS Central America 1.5 Gram Gold Pinch is housed in a capsule at the center of a protective plastic slab. The slab from the PCGS protects the gold and authenticates its status as SS Central America gold.
JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508 to help you buy gold. Our team is also available online using our web chat and email address features.
