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1856-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS AU-58 17G Ex.SS Central America #5288

Category: $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle
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1856-S $20 Full Serif, High Right S S.S. Central America #1 Gold Foil.  The 1856-S Liberty Head Double Eagle offered here is a sharply preserved AU-58 example from the famed SS Central America shipwreck, certified by PCGS and pedigreed as coin #5288. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during the height of Gold Rush commerce, it represents a vital link between Western bullion production and Eastern financial markets. Its near-Mint State appearance reflects both careful handling and the remarkable preservation associated with this historic recovery.


This piece is attributed to the rare 17G, Full Serif, High Right S variety. From the SS Central America recovery, PCGS has graded a total of 16 examples of this variety, underscoring its scarcity. Within that small population, just 2 have been certified at AU-58, with only 6 finer, placing this coin firmly among the upper echelon of known survivors.

Housed in the coveted PCGS Gold Foil Label holder, the coin carries a pedigree that enhances both its desirability and historical significance. With its combination of rarity, strong technical grade, and famous shipwreck provenance, it stands as an exceptional representative of the Type 1 Double Eagle series.

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