1857-S $20 Spiked Shield S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch) MS(PCGS#670713)
1857-S $20 Spiked Shield S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch) MS (PCGS#670713)
August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 6195
- 等级
- MS64
- 价格
- 54,419
- 详细说明
- 1857-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Variety-20A. Spiked Shield. S.S. Central America Label. With One Pinch of California Gold Dust. MS-64 (PCGS). This glittering and gorgeous Choice Mint State double eagle exhibits vivid golden-rose patina on both sides. For many years, the best example of a Type I double eagle struck at the San Francisco Mint would be in the AU range. That all changed with the discovery of the wreck of the S.S. Central Americain the late 1980s. Along with gold ingots, nuggets, and other coins, the steamship was carrying a shipment of some 7,000 freshly struck 1857-S double eagles in its hold. These high quality double eagles have been eagerly sought, not only by double eagle specialists, but also by enthusiasts of Gold Rush history and shipwreck lore. This lovely historic double eagle will certainly please the successful bidder. This coin is housed in a special large size PCGS holder that also includes one pinch of California gold dust. The back of the PCGS insert features the signature of Bob Evans, chief scientist and historian of the S.S. Central Americatreasure. Under Evans' signature is the note: "I certify this coin and gold dust were recovered from the S.S. Central America." Also included in this lot is a cardboard Ship of Gold presentation box designed to house the large size PCGS holder, and the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity. The COA and box are available to the winning bidder upon request to Stack's Bowers Galleries at the close of the auction. Provenance: From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Earlier ex S.S. Central America. PCGS# 670713.