1848 Liberty Seated Dime VF-25 PCGS (S.S. Central America)

0.0715 troy oz .900 1848 Very Fine - 25 (PCGS)

This 10 cent silver piece from 1848 carries an extraordinary story of survival. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the coin features the classic Liberty Seated design on its obverse, with the year 1848 clearly visible below the figure. Composed of 90 percent fine silver, this dime represents a fascinating era of American coinage, but its journey after leaving the mint is what truly captures the imagination. This specific coin was aboard the legendary steamship S.S. Central America when it sank during a hurricane in 1857. Associated with the height of the California Gold Rush, the vessel went down with vast amounts of treasure, earning a place in history as one of America's most famous lost shipwrecks. Resting on the ocean floor for over a century, this dime was eventually recovered from the deep-sea wreckage. Now certified in Very Fine 25 condition, the coin stands as a tangible survivor of a historic maritime disaster.

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Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1848
Grade	Very Fine - 25 (PCGS)
Legal-tender face value	10 Cents
Metal	Silver
Weight	0.0715 troy oz
Purity	.900
Diameter	34 mm
Thickness	2.41 mm