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the loss of the SS Central America (from an 1857 illustration)
The SS Central America underway
The SS Republic underway
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US1. From the wreck of the S.S. Central America, (lost September 12, 1857 off Charleston, SC) [Sold]
Unlike the common 20A and 20B varieties, which total about 2/3 of the recovery from the Central America, the narrow serif 20C is distinctly hard to acquire in choice condition. Look at the 20C featured in the showcase Christie's auction of December 2000. That coin (lot 100) had two prominent bagmarks on the face and the familiar cloudy red toning, especially on the reverse. This coin is both cleaner and much more lustrous, but in their infinite wisdom PCGS has declared the baggy, heavily toned coin a MS 65 and this one a MS 63. You judge for yourself.
Sold. terravitan@aol.com or 480-595-1293
By the way, if you are new to collecting gold from the S.S. Central America, I recommend you consider acquiring Q. David Bowers monumental study of the wreck and Gold Rush coinage, and the 2000 Christie's catalogue of highlights from the S.S. Central America.
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US 2. From the wreck of paddlewheeler S.S. Republic, (lost October 25, 1865 off the Georgia coast) 1855 S $20 Type One Liberty, large S variety, with the deluxe display case, disc, and slipcover from Odyssey Marine. Three 1855 S are reported recovered from the Republic, none better than AU 58. [On hold]
While something over 300 1855 S were recovered from the S.S. Central America, the S.S. Republic has yielded very few San Francisco issues of this date. This is not surprising if we recall that the Central America was en route from San Francisco when she was lost, while the Republic was sailing out of New York for New Orleans. No Republic 1855 S appeared in Bowers & Merena's premier sale of Treasures of the S.S. Republic (April, 2005). Odyssey Marine has released no information officially on the number and quality of the 1855 S recovered, but the current census is three coins. No mint state 1855 S were recovered, so AU 58 is the highest grade 1855 S obtainable from the Republic.
1855 S double eagles in Choice AU from the SS Republic are 100x more rare than similar coins from the SS Central America. Choice AU SS Central America 1855 S now regularly sell for $6900- $7200. We are very pleased to be able to offer this rarity on consignment from an Odyssey investor . On Hold
terravitan@aol.com or 480-595-1293
FYI, Gold coins from the S.S. Republic come with two types of attractive large wooden boxes. Pictured below is the Deluxe box & case with a glass inset image of the S.S. Republic. The Deluxe box contains the coin, a DVD and booklet about the Republic and her treasure, and also a removable display frame. All in all, a very attractive presentation.
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US 3. From the wreck of the S.S. New York, [sold] lost September 6th, 1846 in the Gulf of Mexico en route to New Orleans, 1834 Classic Head half eagle ($5), Plain 4 variety. NGC AU 53.
Six 1834 Half Eagles were recovered from the S.S. New York, three of them encapsulated as "Shipwreck Effect" coins.
Sold. terravitan@aol.com or 480-595-1293
By the way, if you are new to collecting gold from the SS New York, I recommend you obtain a copy of Q. David Bowers' excellent book on the ship and her treasure, and a copy of the premier 2008 Stack's auction of SS New York coins. While I have copies of either, I will include them at my cost with this coin.
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US 4. From the wreck of the S.S. New York, [SOLD] New Orleans, 1843 O Coronet Type No motto eagle ($10). NGC AU 55. The second finest example of this rare New Orleans eagle recovered from the S.S. New York.
All S.S. New York gold coins come the leather faux box pictured below. A deluxe copy of David Bowers' study of the wreck is highly recommended and available at our cost.
SOLD. terravitan@aol.com or 480-595-1293
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US6. From the wreck of the S.S. Republic, [SOLD] an 1858 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. A choice specimen, well struck with much original luster. Comes with wooden presentation box, CD, certificate, etc.
SOLD. This date has auctioned at Stack's or Heritage in the range of $335-350. Or you can buy it directly from the salvors for more than twice that! This particular SS Republic 1858 sold for $356 at Heritage's 12/3/09 sale. We are pleased to be able to offer for [sold]
terravitan@aol.com or 480-595-1293
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