Shipwreck effect

Each one is a bit of history, how can you call yourself a true numismatist if you don't enjoy the history of a coin? Not a shipwreck coin but same effect

 

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So what would they call the space coins like the mars Lincoln if it ever came back lol

Wonder what it'll look like too actually

 

Shipwreck coins are a neat piece of history. For example, the loss of the 1715 treasure fleet impacted Spain's ability to pay it's massive debts and can be seen as a contributing factor to the 18th century decline of Spain and the rise of France & Britain which shaped the 19th century and the world today.

 

I would say it looks the same, there's no oxygen anywhere in site . I think ............

 

Reminds me of the story about the SS Central America shipwreck where 5400 mint state 1857S double eagles were found, thats why you can get them way cheaper in MS than similar double eagles of the era.

 

In space no. But there is Carbon dioxide, argon, nitrogen and traces of oxygen in the Martian atmosphere

 

It's official name would more than likely be "The Most Expensive Coin in the World"

 

Hate to burst your bubble but only The silver one peso coins and the 1936 commemoratives were dumped into
the Manila bay . Mostly 1907- 1912 Pesos to the tune of 15 million of them. The reason was they were silver no bronze of nickel coins were dumped.
Since the act was done in hast most were just crated and dumped so the Japanese couldn't get the silver. That's why these coins that were originally minted in the states have this effect of the salt water. Other coinage as well as paper notes had no use to the Japanese as it had no true value after capture .

 

I hate to burst your bubble, but this coin was pulled from the water by my brother in 1982. Along with other artifacts of the war..

 

He may of pulled it from the bay as I'm sure there was other coins lost durring the war, however read the history and you'll find only the two coins I stated in my post were dumped. There was no reason to dump nickel or copper coins they had no value to the Japanese war effort ,only the silver.

 

I am quite aware of the history of the Philippines, World War II, and the Spanish American War as I have studied it for many years. I have a collection of coins and currency from all in between.
My brother was a U.S. Navy diver. He gave me a collection of coins that he acquired during his tenure as such. Most don't interest me, but this one did and still does. It's reference here was to the effects of sea water on coins, for you to think otherwise is beyond my comprehension.

 

The aliens beat the crap out of us in world war 11

 

Yeah I'm pretty sure that I'm going to miss that war at my age. But no problem all the ones they didn't number since the mid 50's I've managed to live through .

 

Yes. In fact, because of the find, several previously incredibly scarce coins are now the most commonly available of the series... http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/8922

Think about that of 7,500 that survived, 5400 (or 5500 depending on who you ask) - at least 73% - came from the wreck.

 

Hey, didn't they send off the most interesting man in the world into space in his farewell commercial? Maybe he went to recover the most expensive coin in the world??? Lol

 

Personally I love these "shipwreck effect" coins, as their history is fantastic. Prices have also come down quite dramatically, and can be scored for good prices. The stories they tell are amazing.

 

I like the shipwreck coins for their history, but paying a premium for a damaged coin is against my religion.

 

All you need is scuba gear and a short car ride kirk!

 

Don't get caught diving on someone's claim - as most wrecks with potential are. You will get arrested if you're lucky. When I retire you will find me combing the beaches from Sebastian to Stuart. Cannot wait - especially after a good storm.

 

Check out what surfaced near me earlier this year...

http://www.cw6sandiego.com/lost-sunken-ship-reappears-80-years-later-off-coronado/