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An example of a sunken treasure California Gold Rush gold nugget recovered from the fabled ‘S.S. Central America.’ (Photo courtesy Asset Marketing Services.)
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Gold Rush Nuggets from ‘S.S. Central America’ Come to Market

By Numismatic News StaffApr 19, 2020
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.)
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Rare 1856-S/s Quarters Discovered in SS Central America Treasure

By Numismatic News StaffDec 4, 2019
A very large size gold ingot, weighing in at 176.25 from assayer Henry Hentsch, sold for $324,000.
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Gold Ingots Draw High Bids at Long Beach

By Numismatic News StaffSep 14, 2019
One of the hand-numbered and signed grand format, 5½ by 9 inches holders housing five-ounces of California Gold Rush sunken treasure gold dust recovered from the fabled SS Central America. (Photo courtesy of PCGS.)
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SS Central America Sunken Treasure Gold Dust Now In Grand Format, Certified Five-Ounces Holders

By Numismatic News StaffAug 30, 2019
From the Castle Collection, an 1877 Indian Head Cent, MS-66 Red. This example is tied for the finest known of this key issue. (Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions)
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An ANA Convention Checklist

By Numismatic News StaffAug 8, 2019
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New Bowers-Manley Book Makes Way

By Numismatic News StaffJul 29, 2019
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Community Voice Responses: July 30, 2019

By Numismatic News StaffJul 12, 2019
Retrieved from the S.S. Central America, this top rarity 1956-S dime is now graded PCGS MS65 CAC, tied for finest known. (Image courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service)
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Gem 1856-S Dime: Another Treasure from the Deep

By Numismatic News StaffJun 24, 2019