1864-S $20 MS(PCGS#8942)

1864-S $20 MS (PCGS#8942)

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详细说明: Ex. S.S. Brother Jonathan. A very pleasing, better than normally seen 1864-S double eagle, this one is from the famed wreck of the S.S. Brother Jonathan. Carrying a cargo of gold coins, crashed into rocks off Point St. George near Crescent City, California on July 30, 1865, bringing its cargo to the ocean floor. After being discovered in 1996, the treasure was recovered and the first sale of the coins took place in May 1999. Thanks to the S.S. Central America, S.S. Republic, and S.S. Brother Jonathan, some Type 1 double eagles are available for collectors in high grade (more than 100 64-S $20s were recovered from the Brother Jonathan). This lightly worn coin is near Mint State, with just some light friction and some minor contract. Original mint luster gleams all over, highlighting pleasing orange-gold patinated surfaces. The eye appeal is very nice. PCGS 62, NGC 106. Going back to June 2014, 10 PCGS-graded AU58s have sold in auction, ranging from $3,120 to $9,988, with an average APR of over $5,000. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $5,000 and scarce in Mint State. A nice coin with an historical provenance. Good luck. Cert. Number 3449185 PCGS # 8942