1854-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. With One Pinch of California Gold Dust. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.

Vivid medium gold surfaces are sharply defined overall with ample remnants of a modestly reflective finish in the fields. This coin is housed in a special large size PCGS holder that also includes one pinch of California gold dust. The back of the PCGS insert features the signature of Bob Evans, chief scientist and historian of the S.S. Central America treasure. Under Evans' signature is the note: "I certify this coin and gold dust were recovered from the S.S. Central Americ a." Also included in this lot is a cardboard Ship of Gold presentation box designed to house the large size PCGS holder, as well as a Certificate of Authenticity from David Hall in his capacity as founder of PCGS. The box and certificate are available to the winning bidder upon request to Stack's Bowers Galleries at the close of the auction .

PCGS# 670750.

PCGS Population (coin and gold pinch combination only): 3; 1 finer (MS-60).

Ex S.S. Central America.