1865 $20 MS64 NGC....

Description

1865 Twenty Dollar, MS64
From the S.S. Republic Treasure

1865 $20 MS64 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. The steam ship was lost off the coast of Georgia during an October 1865 hurricane, while enroute from New York to New Orleans. More than 50,000 coins were recovered from the treasure site located about 100 miles southeast of Savannah, Georgia. This Choice Mint State 1865 double eagle, coined the same year the ship was lost, is one of the items recovered. A sharply struck piece, both sides have lovely satin luster with slight contrast between the field and the devices. The surfaces are pristine. Census: 89 in 64 (2 in 64+, 2 in 64★ ), 24 finer (4/20).(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269U, PCGS# 8943, Greysheet# 9802)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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