Also known as the “Ship of Gold,” the S.S. Central America made its last voyage on September 11, 1857, when it encountered a massive hurricane, sinking the ship and taking much of the crew with it. All in all, over 400 people lost their lives while several tons of gold sank to the bottom of the ocean floor. Shipwreck coins (and shipwreck gold in particular) have long fascinated the public. There’s something that is so interesting about the idea of gold that’s just sitting all the way at the bottom of the ocean floor, potentially lost to time.

The good news is that at Austin Rare Coins, we are proud to present a number of S.S. Central America gold coins for sale that have recently been recovered from the wreckage that was thought to be lost. Thanks to modern technology, the wreckage that sat at the bottom of the ocean for over 160 years is being brought back to the surface.

Own a Piece of History

Known as the largest shipwreck of its day, the sinking of the S.S. Central America captivated the country as the news dominated countless headlines. As a matter of fact, it’s possible that if the RMS Titanic hadn’t sunk nearly six decades later, the S.S. Central America is still the shipwreck that people would be talking about. Of course, this is impossible to know, and when Titanic, directed by James Cameron, was made in 1997 and it took home several Academy Awards, the story of the Titanic further cemented itself in the minds of the public as the most tragic shipwreck in modern history.

In fact, it’s only after the sinking of the RMS Titanic that “recommendations were made by both the British and American Boards of Inquiry stating that ships should carry enough lifeboats for all aboard, mandated lifeboat drills would be implemented, [and] lifeboat inspections would be conducted,” according to Wikipedia. At the end of the day, both of these shipwrecks were tragic in their day and both captivated the attention of the public.

Are You Looking to Purchase S.S. Central America Gold Coins?

The fact remains that the sinking of the S.S. Central America was a big deal in its time and the “Ship of Gold” and its many shipwreck coins--3,154 were salvaged from the wreckage in 2014 alone--are of particular interest to collectors. At Austin Rare Coins, we know the value of holding a piece of history in your hands; each of the S.S. Central America coins we have in our inventory has been graded by the PCGS and come in holders containing a pinch of gold dust that was recovered from the wreck.

It is only thanks to unique underwater robots that these coins were recovered in the first place. These specially created robots are capable of diving to 7,200 feet in depth and bringing the S.S. Central America’s sunken treasure back up to the surface.

These are the coins that we have available to our customers. Available in an extremely limited quantity, we don’t believe that these coins will be around for long. As of the time of this writing, we still have a number of different options to choose from, but as we said, once these are gone, they will be gone for good, so don’t hesitate to order today to avoid disappointment in the future. After all, there’s nothing worse than a missed opportunity!

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At Austin Rare Coins, our goal is to provide each and every one of our clients with the information that they need to make the best choices. Each situation is unique and that’s why we are happy to chat with you and make sure that your needs are met. For nearly three decades, we’ve worked with tens of thousands of clients to help ensure that whether you’re looking to add some rare silver coins to your collection to diversify your portfolio or you simply prefer getting your hands on unique double eagle gold coins, we can provide advice at every step of the way.

With a reputation that is built on trust, we strive to be your guide for reliable advice when it comes to owning precious metals. Whether you’re just getting started and need a bit of advice on what would be best or you’ve been collecting for years and need help tracking down a specific coin, the team of experts at Austin Rare Coins would love nothing more than to lend a helping hand. Our unmatched customer service is a standard that we hold ourselves to and we would be honored to assist you.

We have a perfect rating with the Better Business Bureau and over a billion dollars in transactions, ensuring that our customers know us for our credentials and our reputation. At the end of the day, people come to us for honesty and that’s what they get every single time. Whether you’re interested in the S.S. Central America coins for sale on our website or you are in the market for something a little different, we’d be glad to make sure that you get the help you need. Have a question? Ready to get started? Whatever the case may be, feel free to reach out to us at 1-800-928-6468 to speak with a member of our team. We look forward to hearing from you!