1861 Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c UNITED STATES SS Republic Shipwreck (B) UNC

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1861 SEATED LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR 50C
UNITED STATES ISSUE
(B) UNC
PHILADELPHIA
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.
This example was minted by the United States of America in Philadelphia at the start of the Civil War
. Certified NGC
United States Issue
Philadelphia Mint (Only 599 Recovered)
Civil War Era
NGC Certified Authentic
COA Included
Excellent Eye Appeal