1857-S $20 Spiked Shield, Variety 20A, MS64 PCGS....

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1857-S Double Eagle, MS64
Ex: S.S. Central America

1857-S $20 Spiked Shield, Variety 20A, MS64 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America, SSCA 0207. A lustrous, frosty near-Gem example from the famous 1857 shipwreck. The loss of the S.S. Central America in a hurricane that year contributed to the economic panic of 1857. Thousands of double eagles have been recovered from the wreck site in recent decades, including this piece, which exhibits the rich orange-gold luster commonly associated with salvaged coins from this shipwreck. Only a few small marks on Liberty's cheek prevent a finer grade.
From The Flying Fish Collection. (Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 70000, Base PCGS# 8922, Greysheet# 9892)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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