Description
This solid gold proof coin is a restrike of the famous Forty-Niner Horseman.
This was minted by the California Historical Society from 7 gold ingots
recovered from the Ship of Gold, S.S. Central America, which sank 9/12/1857.
This proof gold coin is one of only 4006 issued by the California Historical Society and is numbered 4220.244.
Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2002 & PCGS Certified.
It comes with the original presentation box & certificate of authenticity as shown.
Dealers sell the box alone for $100-$200.
SS Central America gold items are very hard to come by.
Here’s a chance to own a real part of shipwreck history as the gold it was minted
from is the only gold that can be guaranteed from the gold mining fields in California.
