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U.S. Coins
Gold Coinage
$20 Liberty Gold
S.S. Central America: 1856-S Shipwreck $20 PCGS/CAC MS64 (Full Serif)
S.S. Central America: 1856-S Shipwreck $20 PCGS/CAC MS64 (Full Serif)
Tied Finest Known Full Serif, S Tilted Right
Eye Appeal:
Degree of Toning:
1/10
DLRC Inventory #: 2377347
Item Description:
PCGS #70013. While the vast majority of the double eagles recovered from the S. S. Central America shipwreck were dated 1857-S, there was also a fair number of 1856-S double eagles recovered from the Ship of Gold. This stunning example is tied for finest known Full Serif, S Tilted right example. Clean and lustrous surfaces radiate ample mint luster and showcase ideal sunny-golden coloration throughout. A choice example that saw fantastic preservation this would be an exciting addition to any collection of high-end double eagles or shipwreck treasure. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.
DLRC Related Auction Data:
Title
Realized
Date Sold
1856-S $20 NGC MS61
$4,500.00
8/14/06
S.S. Central America: 1856-S Shipwreck $20 PCGS AU58 (No Serif, Full A)
$5,750.00
3/21/22
1856-S $20 PCGS Secure/CAC AU58
$4,200.00
3/8/12
1856-S $20 NGC AU58
$2,100.00
4/24/08
1856-S $20 NGC AU58
$2,090.00
1/3/05
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Catalog Details:
PCGS #: 8919 ()
Catalog: U.S. Coins
Category: Gold Coinage
Series: $20 Liberty Gold
Type: Liberty head
Years for Type: 1849-1907
Strike: Business
Denomination: Double Eagle
Mint Location: San Francisco
Designer: James B. Longacre
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
Weight: 33.436g
Edge Type: Reeded
Mintage: 1,189,750
Degree of Toning: 1/10
DLRC Inventory #: 2377347
Item Description:
PCGS #70013. While the vast majority of the double eagles recovered from the S. S. Central America shipwreck were dated 1857-S, there was also a fair number of 1856-S double eagles recovered from the Ship of Gold. This stunning example is tied for finest known Full Serif, S Tilted right example. Clean and lustrous surfaces radiate ample mint luster and showcase ideal sunny-golden coloration throughout. A choice example that saw fantastic preservation this would be an exciting addition to any collection of high-end double eagles or shipwreck treasure. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.
DLRC Related Auction Data:
Title |
Realized |
Date Sold |
|---|---|---|
1856-S $20 NGC MS61 |
$4,500.00 |
8/14/06 |
S.S. Central America: 1856-S Shipwreck $20 PCGS AU58 (No Serif, Full A) |
$5,750.00 |
3/21/22 |
1856-S $20 PCGS Secure/CAC AU58 |
$4,200.00 |
3/8/12 |
1856-S $20 NGC AU58 |
$2,100.00 |
4/24/08 |
1856-S $20 NGC AU58 |
$2,090.00 |
1/3/05 |
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PCGS #: 8919 ()
Catalog: U.S. Coins
Category: Gold Coinage
Series: $20 Liberty Gold
Type: Liberty head
Years for Type: 1849-1907
Strike: Business
Denomination: Double Eagle
Catalog: U.S. Coins
Category: Gold Coinage
Series: $20 Liberty Gold
Type: Liberty head
Years for Type: 1849-1907
Strike: Business
Denomination: Double Eagle
Mint Location: San Francisco
Designer: James B. Longacre
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
Weight: 33.436g
Edge Type: Reeded
Mintage: 1,189,750
Designer: James B. Longacre
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
Weight: 33.436g
Edge Type: Reeded
Mintage: 1,189,750
