Coins & Banknotes
SS Central America dive yields 60 pounds of gold for explorers
The 'Ship of Gold', SS Central America, was wrecked in 1857 with 19 tonnes on board
Gelon I silver tetradrachm expected to make $75,000 on May 14
Gelon I issued the silver tetradrachm to fund a war against the Carthaginians
1776 Continental Silver Dollar to make in excess of $305,500?
The 1776 Continental Silver Dollar is a fascinating piece of US history
Hyder Ali gold mohur estimated at $25,500 ahead of London sale
The gold mohur was issued under the reign of Hyder Ali, father of Tipu Sultan
1951 10,000 Yuan note achieves $200,000 at Heritage Auctions
Comparable examples of the 1951 10,000 Yuan note usually sell for $20,000 in China
$50 Kellogg & Co coin sees $764,000 with Heritage Auctions
The $50 coin by Kellogg & Co is described as 'the most beautiful of all pioneer gold'
Mormon $10 gold coin selling at $375,000 with Heritage Auctions
The 1849 gold $10 is the earliest and rarest example of Mormon coinage
1896 Nicholas II gold coin up 45% on valuation
The 1896 Nicholas II gold coin achieved $217,500 at Heritage Auctions in Chicago
1942 experimental Lincoln cent to auction for more than $16,000?
The 1942 Lincoln cent is made from an experimental aluminium alloy
14th century one kuan banknote to highlight Hong Kong sale
The 14th century one kuan banknote is among the earliest in existence
British £1m Treasury note to make $17,000 in London?
�1m Treasury notes are issued for transfers between British banks
1855 Kellogg & Co $50 piece to sell for $180,000 at Heritage?
The 1855 Kellogg & Co $50 piece was minted by a private firm in San Francisco
