1839-O 10c Seated Liberty Silver Dime PCGS F12 SS Central America Shipwreck

Description: HERNDON SILVER DIMES 1837-1856 These silver dimes were discovered within the purser’s box inside Captain Herndon’s shipboard safe aboard the 1857 S.S. Central America wreckage. He paid his crew members and conducted daily commerce with these silver dimes. The 7,000 feet deep freezing waters helped to preserve these artifacts for generations to come. Houston Coin and Bullion was able to secure the entire treasure of shipwreck dimes from the wreckage of the SS Central America and we’re grateful to be the only coin dealer in the country to be able to distribute these shipwreck coins to you directly. SSCA 10C Seated Liberty Dimes range in years from 1837-1856. SSCA 10C SEATED LIBERTY SILVER DIMES The design depicts Liberty seated on a rock holding the Union Shield. The shield bears a scroll with her name. The design unmistakably borrows from the English motif, except for the substitution of the Liberty cap for a trident. As executed on the new 1837 dime, the seated Liberty figure rests within clear, uncluttered fields. The reverse shows the words ONE DIME within a wreath, encircled by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (This was the first time that the word “dime” appears on a U.S. coin. The Capped Bust design that preceded the Seated Liberty used the designation “10C.”). HERNDON SILVER DIMES The Herndon Silver Dimes, recovered from the wreckage of the SS Central America, are named in honor of Captain William Lewis Herndon and his crew who tirelessly worked to save the ship and the lives of the 492 passengers on board. Captain Herndon went down with the ship on the night of September 12, 1857. Over the years, the U.S. Navy has named two ships in his honor. The official account of the tragedy compiled by the Navy Department stated: "He went down with his ship, leaving a glowing example of devotion to duty, Christian conduct, and true heroism." A monument to Captain Herndon stands at the U.S. Naval Academy. Guaranteed Genuine by PCGS Capstonecoins.com

Price: 1066.13 USD

Location: Austin, Texas

End Time: 2023-12-23T18:27:43.000Z

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