nova constellatio coins

Nova Constellatio Coppers – Coins

Nova Constellatio Coppers [sgmb id="1"] The Nova Constellatio coppers, dated 1783 and 1785 and without denomination, were struck in fairly large quantities in Birmingham, England, beginning in 1785, and were shipped to NewYork where they entered circulation. Apparently they…
1856 s over s quarter dollar found in shipwreck ss central america

Rare 1856 – S/s Quarters Discovered in SS Central America Shipwreck

The fabled SS Central America, the famous “Ship of Gold” that sank in 1857 carrying tons of California Gold Rush treasure, continues to surprise the numismatic world. California Gold Marketing Group LLC (CGMG) of Brea, California has confirmed discovery in the ship’s latest recovered sunken treasure of nine rare 1856 San Francisco Mint large S over small “s” mint mark Seated Liberty No Motto quarter dollars.