1857-S $20 Liberty Gold SS Central America Shipwreck PCGS MS-64

The 1857-S $20 Liberty Gold coin represents a remarkable piece of American numismatic history, minted at the San Francisco Mint during the height of the California Gold Rush. This particular specimen was recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck, which sank in 1857 while carrying gold from California to the East Coast. The SS Central America treasure recovery has provided collectors with some of the finest preserved gold coins from this era, making these pieces highly sought after for both their historical significance and exceptional preservation.

The obverse displays Liberty's profile facing left, crowned with a coronet inscribed "LIBERTY" and surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. James B. Longacre's elegant design showcases Liberty with flowing hair and classical features, struck with sharp detail and attractive golden luster. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with a shield at its center and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY D." inscribed around the border.

Graded MS-64 by PCGS with special Spiked Shield designation, this coin exhibits exceptional surfaces with strong cartwheel luster and minimal contact marks typical of the grade. The SS Central America shipwreck provenance adds tremendous collector appeal to this already desirable Type 1 Liberty double eagle. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.