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1862 Seated Half Dollar Salvaged from the SS Republic in Presentation Box

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:NA
1862 Seated Half Dollar Salvaged from the SS Republic in Presentation Box
SOLD
440.00USD+ buyer's premium (88.00)
This item SOLD at 2023 Jan 22 @ 19:59UTC-6 : CST/MDT
1862 Seated Half Dollar Salvaged from the SS Republic in Presentation Box

The coin has mint state sharpness but does show some erosion from the sea water. The coin in housed in an NGC holder with a special label attesting to it being one of the pieces salvaged from an original keg of mint state pieces salvaged following discovery of the SS Republic wreck east of Savannah, Georgia in 2003. Most of the Seated Half Dollars salvaged from the shipwreck were dated 1861. Comes in a special presentation box and includes a certificate of authenticity and a book discussing the wreck and salvage operation. A neat piece of history. Inspection recommended.