Lot 4759
1856-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. CAC Approved. Well struck and frosty. A lustrous example possibly tracing back to the shipwreck of the S.S. Central America which foundered in a storm in 1857 off the coast of the Carolinas. The frosty brilliant gold surfaces display a nice sheen of originality with minimal signs of handling. The only mark to note lies within the circle of stars on the reverse. Otherwise, everything is nicely struck on this appealing specimen. Mintage of 1,189,750 pieces belies the fact that until the retrieval of the shipwreck coins, 1856-S was a scarce issue in Mint condition. We suspect a fair amount of bidding activity will occur when this branch mint double eagle crosses the auction block. Pop 14; 12 finer, 5 in 62, 5 in 63, 2 in 64 (PCGS # 8919) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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| Realized $5,750 |
