1855-S $20 Broken A, Full E S.S. Central America #1 Gold Foil MS(PCGS#70040)

The Regency Auction 28

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

617

Grade

AU55

Price

6,756

Lot Description

Variety 14-A, Broken A, Full E. S.S.C.A 7385, noted on the original gold foil insert, and comes with the original card from Blanchard. From the first round of coins recovered from the famed S.S. Central America wreck, this 1855-S is a very attractive, lightly circulated example, that despite living at the ocean floor for nearly a century and a half, retains a great look. Light friction on the highest points of the design and in the fields are noted by the AU55 grade. Neither prior to sinking to the bottom of the Atlantic, nor during its time below the frigid waters, did the surfaces obtain any marks or ticks of significance. A pleasing, golden glow is seen in the fields surrounding the sharply struck devices. Despite a mintage of 879,675 this date was very scarce in AU grades. Thanks to the recovery of the S.S. Central America, the date is now generally available, but because of the historic nature of the shipwreck, it remains very popular. PCGS 204, NGC 243. This impressive coin has a great story to it and as such is always in demand. Worthy of any gold collection. Cert. Number SSCA7385 PCGS # 70040