1857-S $5 S.S. Central America #2 (with pinch) MS(PCGS#670803)

1857-S $5 S.S. Central America #2 (with pinch) MS (PCGS#670803)

The Regency Auction 45

Lot Description: An incredible, exceptionally high end and Premium Quality CHOICE 57-S $5, one of the FINEST survivors of the date. Forget that this is from the shipwreck and spent more than 150 years in the icy depths of the Atlantic Ocean, the visual allure is SUPERB! Only a few trivial ticks and marks can be seen and they do not stand out-you really need a glass to see them. Indeed, they only show up because the surfaces are fully prooflike, and no, the prooflike mirrors are not from the conservation. Obviously several of these pieces were early strikes and there actually is a touch of contrast. Miss Liberty and the details have thick frosting and are sharply struck. The eye appeal is fabulous! PCGS 15, NGC 0, CAC 3 (for all 1857-S $5s). This is the ONLY MS63+ from the shipwreck recovery, and the Collectors Universe value is listed at $33,000. We think this coin is a very important opportunity for the advanced gold collector, the historic importance of the shipwreck clearly adds value to this opportunity. Good luck. Cert. Number 34788888.00 PCGS # 670803.00