1856-S $20 Lib. Gold SS Central America MS-62 PCGS CAC(No Serif)
Numismatic
1856-S $20 Lib. Gold SS Central America MS-62 PCGS CAC(No Serif)
This twenty-dollar gold piece, minted in San Francisco in 1856, carries a remarkable physical history. It survived more than a century at the bottom of the ocean, having been recovered from the shipwreck of the S.S. Central America. This specific coin has been certified in Mint State 62 (MS-62) and is verified by, preserving a stunning level of detail despite its long immersion in the deep. Designed by James B. Longacre, the Type 1 Liberty Head Double Eagle features a classic left-facing bust of Liberty on the obverse, encircled by thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the date 1856 positioned below. The reverse displays a majestic eagle with wings spread wide, shielding its chest, and carries the denomination abbreviated as TWENTY D. at the bottom. Struck from 90 percent gold, this coin contains 0.9675 troy ounces of precious metal and bears the S mint mark, indicating its origin from the San Francisco Mint.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1856 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | MS-62 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 20 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.9675 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.41 mm |
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