1856-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Variety-17K. No Serif, Spiked F. Gold S.S. Central America Label. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.Beautiful orange-gold surfaces have the color a bit bolder around the obverse periphery. This is a predominantly lustrous coin, as befits the assigned grade. Both sides also retain sharp to full striking detail in all areas. Thanks to the discovery of more than 1,000 examples as part of the <em>S.S. Central America</em> treasure, the 1856-S has become one of the more popular and available type issues in the early Liberty Head double eagle series. This is a premium quality example, and it is sure to sell for a strong bid. Accompanied by the Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Columbus-America Discovery Group, salvagers of the <em>S.S. Central America</em> treasure.PCGS Population (Variety-17K attribution only): 43; 15 finer (MS-64 finest).From the Beasley Collection.
