1857-S $20 Liberty Gold PCGS MS65 SS Central America Shipwreck Double Eagle NEW

Few discoveries in American numismatics rival the legendary treasure recovered from the SS Central America, the famed “Ship of Gold,” which sank in a hurricane off the Carolina coast in 1857 while transporting California Gold Rush treasure to the East Coast. Lost for more than 130 years before its historic recovery, the shipwreck has become one of the greatest treasure discoveries in history.

Offered here is an exceptional 1857-S Liberty Head $20 Gold Double Eagle certified PCGS MS65 Gem, an outstanding survivor from this legendary shipwreck.

The 1857-S Double Eagle is the signature coin of the SS Central America treasure. More than 6,500 examples were recovered in all grades, making it the most recognizable issue from the wreck. Yet true Gem Mint State 65 examples remain highly desirable, representing only a small percentage of the original recovery and displaying remarkable preservation after spending more than a century beneath the Atlantic Ocean.

A Gold Rush Treasure

Designed by James B. Longacre, the Liberty Head Double Eagle was America’s largest circulating gold coin of its era, containing 0.9675 troy ounces of gold. Struck during the height of the California Gold Rush, these coins played a vital role in financing the rapid growth of the United States and were being transported east when disaster struck in September 1857.

Gem Quality

Certified PCGS MS65 Gem, this magnificent Double Eagle boasts exceptional mint luster, razor-sharp design detail, and beautifully preserved surfaces. It represents the quality that has made the SS Central America coins among the most coveted shipwreck treasures in American numismatics.

Collectors appreciate this coin for its:

* PCGS Gem MS65 certification

* Historic SS Central America shipwreck provenance

* Nearly one full ounce of U.S. gold (0.9675 troy oz AGW)

* Iconic California Gold Rush history

* Strong demand from both rare coin collectors and shipwreck enthusiasts

* Museum-quality preservation

Key Specifications

* Date: 1857-S

* Mint: San Francisco

* Denomination: $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle

* Grade: PCGS MS65 Gem

* Gold Content: 0.9675 Troy Ounces

* Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

* Shipwreck: SS Central America

* Recovered: Over 6,500 examples in all grades

An iconic American treasure—combining nearly one ounce of Gold Rush gold with one of the most famous shipwreck pedigrees in numismatic history. A centerpiece worthy of the finest collection.

Guaranteed Genuine by PCGS in 2001