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1946

1857-S $20 Spiked Shield MS66 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central A

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1857-S $20 Spiked Shield MS66 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central A
<B>1857-S $20 Spiked Shield MS66 PCGS.</B></I> Ex: <I>S.S. Central America.</B></I> Variety 20A. SSCA 0740. This die is easily identified by two short die scratches at the lower left corner of the shield. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth, in their <I>Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, 1795-1933,</B></I> indicate that prior to 1985, the 1857-S double eagle was mostly available in grades of Very Fine to Extremely Fine; few choice pieces were known. The discovery of the <I>S.S. Central America</B></I> changed the landscape of double eagle collecting. The authors state: "There were more than 5,000 examples of the 1857-S double eagles aboard when the ship sank. Many of the examples found were in the same state of preservation as the day they left the mint."<BR> This Premium Gem survivor displays bright brass-gold surfaces with great luster. A powerful strike translated into excellent definition on the design elements, further enhancing the coin's outstanding eye appeal. Both sides are impeccably preserved. Housed in a gold label PCGS holder. Coin comes with SS Central America display box and certificate of authenticity. PCGS has seen fewer than 10 finer (3/07).<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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