Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

1855-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle 14C PCGS AU53 (CAC) Ex.SS Central America

IN STOCK
SKU
SSCA6375

Here is a historic--and quite attractive--artifact of both the First San Francisco Mint and the tragic sinking of the SS Central America (SSCA) in 1857. This is the 14C (S Tilted Right) variety, of which PCGS graded only 62 examples. Of those, there are 19 in AU53 with 39 finer. In CAC, there are 4 in AU53 with 5 finer.

 

 

A rare glimpse at the workings of the First San Francisco Mint, where this fine specimen was struck in 1855. Illustration titled “Running the Gold into Ingots” from: Library of Congress.

The 1855-S is among the better produced Type One double eagles from the San Francisco mint. There is good hair detail on the obverse with clear separation on many of the curls. The stars typically display full radial lines and the denticles are clearly separated. The wingtips on the reverse are at times weak, but the rest of the details are sharp.

The edges offer a clearly beveled appearance. The luster on this issue is frosty, however it seems a bit subdued when compared to Philadelphia Mint issues of the 1850s. The coloration on this issue is usually a medium to deep orange-gold. It is quite easy to find an 1855-S with good eye appeal. Many of this issue are well struck and offer above average luster.

 

 

$7,750.00
More Information
PCGS # 8916
Grading Service PCGS
Year of Issue 1855
Grade AU53
Denom Type Liberty Head $20
Numeric Denomination $20
Mint Location San Francisco
Designation NONE
Circ/UnCirc Circulated
Strike Type Business
Holder Variety 14C variety - "S" mintmark tilted to right
Grade Add On CAC
Holder Type SS Central America

© AU Capital Management, LLC | Site by Digital Studio NW