1821 Capped Bust Dime SS Central America Shipwreck PCGS AG–G w/Bob Evans Signature & Gold Pinch

Capped Bust Dimes From The Historic S.S. Central America Shipwreck

In September of 1857, the S.S. Central America, now known as the “Ship of Gold,” embarked on a fateful journey from Panama to New York City, carrying more than $1.6 million in gold. On September 12, 1857, the ship sailed into the teeth of a Category 2 hurricane, and while anywhere from 40 to 153 people, mainly women and children, were rescued by other ships, most of the 467 passengers and 102 crew members onboard went down with the Central America as it slipped to its watery grave 8,000 feet below. That’s where it stayed for more than 130 years until the ship was not only discovered, but some of the cargo was recovered!

A Treasure Trove Of Pre-Civil War Era Coins

Among the recovered cargo was a treasure trove of U.S. coins, including thousands of Capped Bust and Seated Liberty Dimes. These coins, found in two canvas bags containing more than 8,000 dimes, were recovered from the ship’s purser’s safe. These dimes were more than just currency—they were a vital part of the ship’s daily operations and would have been used to pay the sailors onboard. And, since each coin has a direct link to the Central America, they represent a unique opportunity to own a piece of this historic event.

Historically Significant Pieces Of U.S. History

Here you can secure an 1821-dated Capped Bust Dime. Each coin available here circulated for many years before being lost at sea and comes graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) as being a genuine SS Central America shipwreck coin in About Good to Good (AG–G) condition, guaranteeing their authenticity and making them a striking addition to any collection.

Struck from 1809 to 1837, the Capped Bust Dime is historically significant as the first U.S. dime to feature the 10 cents denomination. It gets its name from the profile of Liberty on the obverse where she is depicted wearing a capped headband. The Capped Bust Dime was essential to daily transactions in the early 19th century, providing people with a convenient and widely accepted form of currency for smaller purchases—particularly in the Panic of 1857 that followed in the wake of the Central America’s sinking. The loss of the gold on board that would be worth more than $300 million in today’s dollars and was a significant factor in causing one of the earliest economic crises in U.S. history.

Direct From The Ocean Floor, Complete With Gold From The Famous Shipwreck!

These coins will come sonically sealed in museum-quality acrylic holders and encapsulated with labels personally signed by Bob Evens, the chief scientist and co-discoverer for the SS Central America Project. As an added bonus, each Capped Bust Dime also comes encapsulated with a pinch of gold dust recovered from the wreck! These tiny gold nuggets were discovered squirrelled away in a saddlebag stashed in the purser’s safe and were on their way from the California gold fields to the East Coast. With their rich history and connection to the famous shipwreck, these dimes represent a unique opportunity for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. Quantities are limited so you need to act soon!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• ·     RECOVERED FROM THE SS CENTRAL AMERICA SHIPWRECK – This coin was recovered from the SS Central America, the fabled “Ship of Gold” that sank in 1857 with $1.6 million worth of gold. 

• ·     CLASSIC AMERICAN COIN – Featuring a portrait of Miss Liberty wearing a small Phrygian cap, the design on the “Capped Bust” Dime was so popular that it was used on four different coin denominations—the half dollar, quarter, dime, and half-dime.

• ·     STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – Each Capped Bust Half Dollar was struck in 2.7 grams of highly pure 89.24% fine silver and measures 18.8 mm in diameter.

• ·     UNITED STATE LEGAL TENDER – These Capped Bust Silver Half Dollars were 50 cents legal tender in the United States.

• ·     APPEALING COLLECTOR GRADE – Your 1821 Capped Bust Dime SS Central America Shipwreck Coin is certified as a genuine shipwreck coin by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and comes in About Good to Good (AG–G) condition.

• ·     SIGNED BY A MEMBER OF THE RECOVERY TEAM – This coin will come in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with a label personally signed by Bob Evens, the chief scientist and co-discoverer for the SS Central America Project.

• ·     ACTUAL GOLD DUST FROM CALIFORNIA – As an added bonus, each Capped Bust Dime also comes encapsulated with a pinch of gold dust recovered from the famous Central America shipwreck!

Own a piece of the historic “Ship of Gold” shipwreck with this 1821 Capped Bust Dime SS Central America Shipwreck coin that was part of the famous SS Central America! Only limited quantities are available so act fast!