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1859-O NGC Shipwreck SS Republic Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c US Coin

$ 171.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Coin: Seated Liberty
  • Certification Number: 1797868-042
  • Certification: NGC
  • Denomination: 50C
  • Mint Location: New Orleans
  • Year: 1859
  • Composition: Silver
  • Condition: New Orleans Mint
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Strike Type: Business
  • Grade: Ungraded

    Description

    1859-O NGC Shipwreck SS Republic Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c US Coin
    In 1865 the sidewheel steamship SS Republic was on route to New Orleans with a treasure trove of gold and silver to help rebuild the war torn South after the Civil War. Tragically the ship was overcome by a hurricane off the coast of Georgia and sank to the bottom of the ocean where it rested untouched for 139 years until its discovery in 2004. This coin was recovered from that ship. An outstanding coin for any collection.
    New Orleans Mint
    NGC Certified Authentic
    Treasure Chest Display Included