1847 $10 Liberty Gold NGC AU-58 SS Republic

Few pre-1933 gold coins carry the historical weight of a genuine SS Republic shipwreck survivor, and this 1847 $10 Liberty Gold eagle is exactly that. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1847, this coin traveled aboard the paddle steamer SS Republic before the vessel sank in a storm off the Georgia coast in 1865. Recovered from the ocean floor in 2003 by Odyssey Marine Exploration, each coin from this celebrated wreck is a tangible piece of American maritime history.

The obverse presents the classic Liberty head by Christian Gobrecht, with flowing hair, coronet inscribed LIBERTY, and thirteen stars surrounding the portrait above the date 1847. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with spread wings, shield on its breast, clutching an olive branch and arrows, with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and denomination TEN D. The devices show bold detail and strong relief consistent with the Philadelphia Mint's production quality of the era.

NGC has certified this example AU-58, indicating just the lightest trace of wear on the highest points with virtually full original luster remaining. The surfaces display the warm, rich yellow-gold color characteristic of this issue, with no distracting marks. SS Republic coins are avidly sought by collectors of both shipwreck numismatica and pre-1933 US gold, and an AU-58 example represents a coin that spent most of its life untouched before its underwater odyssey. For those seeking a well-preserved example of this celebrated shipwreck issue with a compelling provenance, this coin delivers. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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