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1855-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Breen-7179. Medium S mintmark, B

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1855-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Breen-7179. Medium S mintmark, B
<B>1855-S<$20> MS61 PCGS.</B></I> Breen-7179. Medium S mintmark, Broken A. The crossbar on the A in STATES is broken at the left. Breen characterizes this variety as "scarce," but since the publication of the <I>Encyclopedia</B></I> several hundred examples of the 1855-S have been recovered from the shipwreck of the <I>S.S. Central America,</B></I> undoubtedly including specimens of this variety. No wear is noted, of course, and the strike is well executed. Apparent die lapping has effaced some details on the hair bun. A nice and interesting piece. Census: 9 in 61, 7 finer (9/06).
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