1835 NGC $5 Gold Recovered From The SS New York (A) UNC

1835 $5 NGC Gold Piece Recovered from the SS New York

Offered here is a stunning 1835 Shipwreck Effect (A) UNC $5 Gold piece recovered from the legendary SS New York shipwreck—a true fusion of history and numismatic beauty. Graded Uncirculated by Numismatic Guaranty Company and preserved in its official holder, this coin showcases the distinctive “Shipwreck Effect (A),” highlighting its time beneath the sea while retaining sharp detail and eye appeal. Housed in a special collector presentation book, it tells the story of 19th-century maritime commerce and the perilous journey that left this treasure lost—and ultimately recovered—for generations. A rare opportunity to own not just a gold coin, but a tangible piece of American history with exceptional provenance and display appeal.

The SS New York operated a light cargo and passenger service between New Orleans and Galveston including military and post office contract passage until it foundered during a hurricane on September 7, 1846. Seventeen of the 53 crew and passengers were lost, along with "thirty to forty thousand dollars in gold, silver, and bank notes," according to contemporary reports. The ship was first discovered in 1990 by an amateur diver and Louisiana oilfield worker who relied on reports of snags from local shrimp fisherman to pinpoint the wreck. After completion of archeological survey conducted by the Minerals Management Service, and gaining legal title to the wreck, the original discoverers returned to recover the ship’s coins in 2006.

In 2008 Far Hills, NJ coin dealer John Albanese appraised these coins for the recovery group, and notes, "The coins are worth more than a million dollars, and many of them look like they were just minted yesterday." Among the valuable highlights are extraordinarily well preserved gold coins from mints in Louisiana, Georgia and North Carolina

FUN FACT....To our knowledge, this is the only 1835 example ever recovered.

This complete package includes the special collector book, Certificate of Authenticity, and the NGC-certified coin—offered at an exceptional value of just $9,975.

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