1855-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle, 14A PCGS AU53 Ex. SS Central America w/box & COA

Here's an opportunity to acquire a rare 14A 'Broken A, Full E' variety of the 1855-S Liberty head double eagle. There have been just 53 of this variety graded by PCGS in their exclusive Gold Foil holder. Five of them carry the very collectible grade of AU53, with 63 finer. This is only the second year that double eagle issues were struck at the new San Francisco Mint, for the Mint only began producing coins in 1854.

Gold coins among the wreckage of the SS Central America at 8000 feet in 34 degree water. The coin offered may very well be found in this photo.

Doug Winters writes, "The 1855-S is one of the better made Type One double eagles from this mint. The obverse shows good hair detail with clear separation on many of the curls. The stars generally show full radial lines and the denticles are clearly separated. On the reverse, the wingtips are sometimes weak but the rest of the detail is sharp. The edges usually show a distinctly beveled appearance....The luster is frosty and it appears a bit subdued in comparison to the Philadelphia coins of this era....The natural coloration for the 1855-S double eagle is a medium to deep orange-gold....Coins from the S.S. Central America may show attractive medium gold hues....It is [easy] to find an 1855-S with good eye appeal....Many 1855-S double eagles are well struck and show above average luster."