1859-O Seated Liberty 50C S.S. Republic Shipwreck Effect
The 1859-O Seated Half Dollar SS Republic Shipwreck NGC Certified is a remarkable artifact that connects American coinage history with a mid-19th century maritime tragedy. Designed by Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht, the Seated Liberty motif—featuring Lady Liberty on a rock with a shield and a Phrygian cap—was used on various American coins, including the half dollar. This particular coin was minted at the New Orleans Mint, marked by its "O" mint mark, which signifies its origin in a city important for trade and commerce.
The coin’s history took a dramatic turn when it was aboard the SS Republic, a steamship that sank in a hurricane off the coast of Georgia in 1865. For over a century, the wreck remained on the seabed until its discovery by deep-sea explorers in 2003. The recovered coins, including the 1859-O Seated Half Dollar, were meticulously conserved and graded by numismatic organizations like the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Though showing signs of underwater wear, the coin remains a tangible link to the past, embodying both the dangers faced by sailors and the enduring allure of lost maritime treasures.
The 1859-O Seated Half Dollar SS Republic Shipwreck NGC Certified is a remarkable artifact that connects American coinage history with a mid-19th century maritime tragedy. Designed by Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht, the Seated Liberty motif—featuring Lady Liberty on a rock with a shield and a Phrygian cap—was used on various American coins, including the half dollar. This particular coin was minted at the New Orleans Mint, marked by its "O" mint mark, which signifies its origin in a city important for trade and commerce.
The coin’s history took a dramatic turn when it was aboard the SS Republic, a steamship that sank in a hurricane off the coast of Georgia in 1865. For over a century, the wreck remained on the seabed until its discovery by deep-sea explorers in 2003. The recovered coins, including the 1859-O Seated Half Dollar, were meticulously conserved and graded by numismatic organizations like the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Though showing signs of underwater wear, the coin remains a tangible link to the past, embodying both the dangers faced by sailors and the enduring allure of lost maritime treasures.
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| Description | The 1859-O Seated Half Dollar SS Republic Shipwreck NGC Certified is a remarkable artifact that connects American coinage history with a mid-19th century maritime tragedy. Designed by Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht, the Seated Liberty motif—featuring Lady Liberty on a rock with a shield and a Phrygian cap—was used on various American coins, including the half dollar. This particular coin was minted at the New Orleans Mint, marked by its "O" mint mark, which signifies its origin in a city important for trade and commerce. The coin’s history took a dramatic turn when it was aboard the SS Republic, a steamship that sank in a hurricane off the coast of Georgia in 1865. For over a century, the wreck remained on the seabed until its discovery by deep-sea explorers in 2003. The recovered coins, including the 1859-O Seated Half Dollar, were meticulously conserved and graded by numismatic organizations like the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Though showing signs of underwater wear, the coin remains a tangible link to the past, embodying both the dangers faced by sailors and the enduring allure of lost maritime treasures. |
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