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As this report continues, we'll discuss details of the 1857 shipwreck of the SS Central America. We'll show you how these historic gold coins were salvaged and share details on how these shipwrecked coins were preserved in pristine condition after 130 years under the ocean. Scientists believe that special environmental conditions combined to preserve the treasures from the SS Central America shipwreck. The frigid temperatures and a nonexistent current at 8,500 feet below the ocean preserved the finest details of writing on the gold bars and gold coins.  Almost miraculously, the soft surfaces of the gold coins were not etched by the
salt water. The photo above shows the gold coins, on the
ocean floor, scattered around where they fell over 130 years before. Amazingly,
columns of gold coins were still stacked even though the wooden boxes that had
once surrounded them had rotted away decades ago.Each Coin Retrieved from 8,500 Feet Below the Atlantic Bringing these coins to the surface was quite a task. Thanks to the meticulous efforts and special suction devices, many of the gold coins were brought to the surface one by one in a nearly perfect state of preservation. To retrieve the large blocks of coins, sophisticated salvage equipment was invented to pour silicone rubber in liquid form around the stacks of gold. Once the silicone dried, the robot could safely pick up the block intact and carry to the surface. Our Austin Buying Trust has carefully inspected these 1857 coins and we were amazed at the state of preservation and magnificent eye appeal. Each coin has passed the rigorous inspection of the Professional Coin Grading Service and we have available specimens grading in Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, mint condition MS-64 and MS-65. All coins are certified and fully guaranteed. Includes Deluxe Packaging and a Certificate of Authenticity Each $20 Liberty in this release has been encapsulated in a registered and numbered holder. Sealed inside is its grading certificate along with its official Pedigree “SS Central America" which forever documents this as an official coin from the 1857 shipwreck. Also included is special deluxe leather packaging perfect for gift giving. Click here to continue story | Return to Page 2
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