An intense underwater salvage mission in 1994 led to the recovery of a WWII-era shipwreck laden with treasure! The S. S. John Barry was a 7,172 ton liberty ship that was torpedoed by a German U-Boat in 1944 off the coast of the Sultanate of Oman, sinking down nearly 2,600 meters into the ocean. The ship sunk to her watery grave loaded with oil and war supplies, as well as unmanifested cargo that included a shocking amount of silver bullion coins. The nature of where the silver came from, the exact amount carried, and why so much silver was secretly added to the cargo has remained a mystery all these decades later!
This coin salvaged from the wreck has been certified by NGC to be a genuine 0.342 oz silver Riyal that was minted in 1935. NGC also indicated on the label that it is certified to be from the S.S. John Barry shipwreck! Even after being submerged in the sea for 50 years, this silver coin looks incredible! Add this fascinating piece of antique silver with WWII history to your collection today!
Highlights:
- NGC Certified Genuine
- 0.342 oz silver
- WWII Shipwreck treasure!
