Lot 1354
1863. NGC graded MS-60. From the S.S. Republic. Well struck and frosty with incredible mint luster on both sides. While the surfaces show scattered handling marks these are from the careless handling of this coin from its brief time from leaving the Philadelphia Mint to when it was placed onboard the ill fated S. S. Republic ship. 1863 is a scarce, mid Civil War issue in any grade, and as a date was virtually unobtainable in any Mint State grade, but that luckily changed with the handful of coins recovered from this particular shipwreck. This coin will always be prized for its amazing rarity and condition. Pop 3; 14 finer, 7 in 61, 6 in 62, 1 in 63. Comes with a large wooden presentation box. Estimate Value $25,000 - 28,000
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