1856-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS MS63 (CAC) Ex. SS Central America

Would you like to hold in your hand—and own—an important relic of American and numismatic history? The coins retrieved from the tragic wreck of the SS Central America offer you both. There have been 1,108 specimens of the 1856-S Liberty Head double eagle salvaged from the ruins of the Central America on the ocean’s floor—and curated by experts on behalf of PCGS. This piece offered by AUCM is among the finest of this issue. PCGS has graded 95 as MS63 with 64 finer. In CAC, there are just 4 in MS63 that carry the exclusive green label—with a mere 2 finer. Look at the images of this piece—it is simply stunning!

Includes (1) PCGS of 1,857 gold Rush Nuggets slabbed, weighing 1.5 grams!

The first San Francisco Mint, where this beauty was produced in 1856.

Gold specialist Doug Winter discusses luster of the 1856-S Double Eagle: "This was a well-produced issue and higher grade pieces have excellent luster. This is usually frosty in texture although some semi-prooflike pieces are known."

 And its coloration: "The natural coloration on 1856-S double eagles is a rich rose-gold with olive hues .... it is possible for the collector to easily obtain a high-grade example with great color."

And the all-important eye appeal: "Even before the SSCA [SS Central America] shipwreck coins were uncovered, the level of eye appeal for this date was above average. The 1856-S is well-struck and many coins have good luster and nice color. With little effort, the collector should find a handsome example for his set."