1863-S $20 Liberty Gold SS Republic Shipwreck NGC MS-60

This 1863-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle was recovered from the famous SS Republic shipwreck, a Civil War-era steamer that sank in 1865 while carrying a cargo of precious metals. The SS Republic was en route from New York to New Orleans when it was lost in a hurricane approximately 100 miles southeast of Savannah, Georgia, making this coin a tangible piece of American maritime and numismatic history.

The obverse displays Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed "LIBERTY" and surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY D." encircling the design. The coin exhibits well-preserved detail despite its underwater journey, with clear devices and readable legends throughout.

Graded MS-60 by NGC with special SS Republic shipwreck designation, this coin represents both numismatic significance and historical provenance. The surfaces show characteristic preservation for a recovered shipwreck coin, with attractive golden color and strong strike quality. Collectors prize SS Republic coins for their unique backstory and connection to Civil War-era commerce. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.