1856-O 50¢ Liberty Seated Half Dollar - SS Republic - Original Shipwreck Coin - Shipwreck Effect (NGC Encapsulated)

Authentic SS Republic Shipwreck Coin

  • Lot number 2618571
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  • Winning bid $350.00
  • Buyer's premium $59.50
  • Total $409.50
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Authentic Seated Liberty half dollar from the SS Republic shipwreck. The coin has been encapsulated by NGC and labelled "Shipwreck Effect".

The SS Republic was a Civil War-era sidewheel steamship that sank in 1865 while carrying a large cargo of silver and gold coins and a stunning variety of everyday wares essential to life in mid-19th century America. Over 51,000 U.S. gold and silver coins were recovered from the wreck site, as well as over 14,000 artifacts - a fascinating assortment of 19th century goods in use during the Civil War years.

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