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1856-S over s quarter

This 1856 large S over small s mint mark quarter dollar, now graded PCGS XF45, is one of nine examples of the elusive variety recently discovered in the treasure recovered from the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the S.S. Central America. (Image courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service www.PCGS.com.)
World Coin News

Rare 1856-S/s Quarters Discovered in SS Central America Treasure

By Numismatic News StaffDec 4, 2019