Housed in a special PCGS gold label S.S. Central America holder. This is a simply exquisite piece exhibiting the high technical quality and strong eye appeal that collectors have come to cherish in 1857-S double eagles from the fabled S.S. Central America treasure. The premium Gem grade assigned by PCGS confirms that this coin is superior to most other pieces that share this pedigree. Virtually pristine, satiny surfaces are dominated by light rose-gold, with slightly bolder orange-gold highlights engaging the rims on both sides. This fully struck coin is sure to delight its new owner. Thanks to the discovery and salvage of the S.S. Central America treasure, the 1857-S has become the quintessential type coin in the No Motto Liberty double eagle series of 1850 to 1866. With the saga of the S.S. Central America’s final voyage and the romance of the California Gold Rush era now also widely disseminated through exhibitions of the famous "Ship of Gold," admirers of the 1857-S double eagle now include treasure hunters, history lovers and even art enthusiasts. We are delighted to be able to present bidders with multiple opportunities to acquire a high-grade, high-quality example of this prized 20th century gold issue in this special sale. Also worth mentioning in this catalog is an impressive Kellogg & Humbert gold ingot that is also pedigreed to the S.S. Central America . The acquisition of the ingot and one of the 1857-S double eagles in this sale would be a significant start or enhancement to a collection of shipwreck treasure, California Gold Rush artifacts and/or 19th century United States gold coinage and related items. Here is an exciting opportunity! ， Provenance: Ex S.S. Central America . Est. $20,000-$30,000
