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1860-1861 O Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar SS Republic 3-Coin Set NGC Shipwreck

 

Discover a unique piece of American history with the 1860-1861 O Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar SS Republic 3-Coin Set, certified by NGC. This remarkable set includes three coins recovered from the wreck of the SS Republic, a steamship that sank in 1865 during a hurricane off the coast of Georgia. The Seated Liberty design, struck at the New Orleans Mint, captures a key era in U.S. history, and these coins carry the added intrigue of their underwater preservation. Each coin in this set has been carefully conserved and graded by NGC, ensuring authenticity and historical significance.

Coin Features:

  • Each coin graded by NGC as Shipwreck Effect
  • Each coin is made from .900 fine silver and weighs 0.3599 troy oz
  • Face value of $0.50 USD
  • Produced by the US Mint
  • Coin set comes in its original wooden box
  • Obverse: Depicts Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield in one hand and a staff with a Liberty cap in the other, surrounded by stars symbolizing the original states
  • Reverse: Depicts an eagle holding three arrows and an olive branch with the denomination inscribed below.

This 1860-1861 O Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar SS Republic 3-Coin Set NGC Shipwreck offers both collectors and history enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own a piece of maritime and Civil War history. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact one of our customer service representatives.

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Product specifications

Year1860 - 1861
Purity.900
Denomination$0.50
Actual Weight3 x 0.3599 troy oz = 1.08 troy oz
Gross Weight 3 x 12.44 grams = 37.32 grams
Diameter30.6 mm
Mint/BrandUS Mint
Mint MarkO - New Orleans
GradeShipwreck Effect
Grade ServiceNGC