1862 Great Britain Gold Sovereign RMS Douro Shipwreck NGC AU55

Shipwrecked Gold From The RMS Douro!

On March 31, 1882, the RMS Douro cast off from Lisbon on the last leg of its voyage to the port of Southampton. She never docked. On the evening of April 1, the officer on watch assumed the officers on the bridge would see the light from an approaching ship, so didn't bring it to their attention. By the time he alerted the bridge it was too late and the Spanish ship, Yrurac Bat, hit Douro's starboard side, gouging a large gash in the hull. Just 30 minutes later, she sank. Seventeen people, including six passengers, lost their lives, but all the children were saved. Over a century later, the Douro's valuable cargo of British Gold Sovereigns was resurrected by a marine salvage expert.

Sunken Treasure Masterpieces From The Early Reign Of Queen Victoria

That's what you've got here–sunken treasure from a lot of five Gold Sovereigns struck in 7.981 grams of 91.67% (22 karat) gold for your own personal collection! These 1862-dated Gold Sovereigns hail from the early part of young Queen Victoria's reign. The reverse depicts her at 18 years old, when she ascended to the throne, and the obverse displays the scarce Shield Back intricate Coat of Arms. These true, sunken treasure masterpieces have been certified, graded, and encapsulated by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in About Uncirculated-55 (AU55) condition with full detail and only slight wear.

The Unique Allure Of Douro Shipwreck Gold Sovereigns

The Douro was a British passenger liner that served from 1865 to 1882 with the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. The shipwreck was discovered, and its treasures recovered in 1995. RMS Douro shipwreck Gold Sovereigns, rescued from depths of the Atlantic more than a century after they plunged to the bottom, have a fascination and allure unique amongst Victorian coins. Secure yours now!