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1857-S $20 MS65 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:10,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1857-S $20 MS65 NGC
<B>1857-S $20 MS65 NGC. CAC.</B></I> Ex: <I>S.S. Central America</B></I>. Variety 20-A, Spiked Shield. The Spiked Shield reverse is the most common pairing of the various dies represented in the recovery of the <I>S.S. Central America </B></I>treasure. Prior to the ship's discovery, this issue was mostly available in grades of Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Many of the several thousand specimens found were in the same state of preservation as the time they left the mint. The 1857-S is now traded as a type coin, although the <I>S.S. Central America </B></I>provenance adds to its desirability.<BR> Both sides of this Gem are awash in dazzling luster, and display bright yellow-gold color accented with wisps of apricot and sky-blue at the borders. An attentive strike brings out sharp definition on the design elements, further enhancing the coin's eye appeal. A few grade-consistent marks do not disturb. A couple of light roller marks are visible on the lower obverse. Census: 65 in 65, 23 finer (1/08).<BR><I>From The Southwest Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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