1857-S $20 Bold S S.S. Central America MS(PCGS#70001)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4615

Grade

MS64

Price

10,200

Lot Description

Delightful frosty surfaces are fully struck with a pretty blend of pinkish-apricot and orange-gold colors. Until the discovery of the S.S. <em>Central America</em> treasure, the early double eagles struck at the San Francisco Mint were almost always found in circulated grades, making even the lowest level Mint State specimens very challenging to locate. The more than 5,400 mostly Choice to Gem Mint State examples recovered from the wreck have since made the 1857-S the quintessential Type I Liberty Head issue. The huge numbers of essentially Mint-fresh coins have also allowed numismatists a rare opportunity to closely examine die varieties for a series where this was not generally possible before. This is a premium quality Choice example of the Bold S variety that will impress any student of Gold Rush double eagles. Accompanied by the original presentation case and box, with Certificate of Authenticity A4331. <em><strong>The supporting items are available to the winning bidder upon request to Stack's Bowers Galleries at the close of the auction</strong></em>.