1857-S $20 MS61 PCGS....

Description

Uncirculated 1857-S Double Eagle, Ex-S.S. Central America

1857-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. The "Broken A" variety, which has a weakly engraved crossbar on the A in STATES. A scarcer variety of 1857-S Twenties, since the Spiked Shield and Bold S varieties dominate the PCGS population report. A meticulously struck example with surprisingly clean surfaces, although the luster is somewhat subdued on this apricot-tinged shipwreck survivor. Although the sinking of the S.S. Central America was a great tragedy for its passengers, its recovery was a boon to U.S. numismatists, especially those who specialize in gold coins or assay bars.(#8922) (Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2696, PCGS# 8922, GSID# 9884)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 970,500

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