1863-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).An appreciably lustrous example with bold to sharp striking detail and handsome rose-orange color on both sides. With nearly 300 examples discovered as part of the <em>S.S. Republic</em> and <em>S.S. Brother Jonathan</em> treasures, the 1863-S is now one of the more frequently encountered Type I Liberty Head double eagles in todays market. Most such piece have since been graded AU by the leading certification services, as here, these coins enjoying particularly strong demand for both type and date purposes.Ex <em>S.S. Brother Jonathan</em> 252.
