PCGS "Pinch" of S.S. Central America Gold sold for $150.00 on Aug 14, 2025 at Online Rare Coin & Currency Auction #115.

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Description
Circa 1857, the year of the sinking of the S.S. Central America during a hurricane in September of that year. A 'pinch' was the amount of gold a barkeeper could pinch between two fingers in exchange for a shot of whiskey; the bigger the barkeep's fingers, the more expensive your drink!
Specifications
Sold Price
$150.00
Sold
Aug 14, 2025
Bids
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Estimate
$140.00 – $160.00
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