A Saudi Arabia Silver Riyal, unknown mint, 1944 Recovered fr...

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A Saudi Arabia Silver Riyal, unknown mint, 1944 Recovered from the wreck of the SS. John Barry, sunk by a torpedo off the coast of Oman in 8,500ft of water. She carried 3 million Riyals and $300 million in silver bars. The most valuable bullion cargo recovery in history.

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Auction Date:
5th Nov 24 at 10am GMT

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