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The 1857-S Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS MS-65 Spiked Shield is an impressive San Francisco Mint issue that combines exceptional preservation with a distinctive die variety. According to Stack's Bowers listing for this coin in 2024, This coin is from the S.S. Central America, although this provenance is not noted on the PCGS insert. PCGS has graded 619 examples in MS-65, with only 158 finer.
Rich satin luster blankets both sides, while vibrant rose-gold color gives the surfaces an especially attractive appearance, becoming slightly deeper around the borders. The fields are remarkably clean for a large gold coin of this era, and the design elements are boldly impressed with crisp detail throughout. Outstanding preservation and striking quality combine to produce eye appeal that easily meets the expectations for a Gem example.
The famous Spiked Shield variety adds further interest, featuring a dramatic die break that extends upward from the shield on the reverse. Collectors prize this distinctive feature because it is visible without magnification and reflects the demanding production environment at the busy San Francisco Mint during the height of the California Gold Rush, making this already desirable double eagle even more memorable.
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