1857 $10 Liberty Gold SS Republic Shipwreck NGC MS-61

The 1857 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle from the SS Republic shipwreck represents a remarkable piece of American numismatic and maritime history. This coin was aboard the steamship SS Republic when it sank in 1865 during a hurricane off the coast of Georgia, carrying a cargo of coins intended for post-Civil War commerce. The SS Republic was discovered in 2003, and its treasure trove of gold and silver coins provides a unique window into mid-19th century American coinage.

The obverse features Liberty's profile facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed "LIBERTY" with thirteen stars surrounding the border and the date 1857 below. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TEN D." inscribed around the border. The coin shows well-defined details typical of the Liberty Head design by Christian Gobrecht.

Graded MS-61 by NGC with special SS Republic designation, this coin exhibits the characteristic surfaces and preservation typical of shipwreck recovery coins. The SS Republic provenance adds significant historical value and collector appeal beyond the intrinsic worth of the gold content. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.