Features of the 1857-S $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Shipwreck SS Central America PCGS MS63:Minted in the year 1857US – San Francisco MintMS63 Graded by PCGSPCGS Population: 10We are honored to offer a remarkable numismatic treasure—the 1857-S $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle, recovered from the legendary SS Central America shipwreck, and graded MS63 by PCGS. This coin is not only a beautiful example of mid-19th century U.S. gold coinage but also a piece of American maritime history.This 1857-S $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle was part of the treasure recovered from the SS Central America, often referred to as the “Ship of Gold.” The SS Central America sank in a hurricane off the coast of North Carolina in 1857, carrying tons of California Gold Rush treasure. The recovery of these coins from the deep ocean over a century later captivated the world and brought to light some of the finest preserved gold coins from this era.Struck at the San Francisco Mint in the midst of the California Gold Rush, th…