🔥 1854-O Arrows Seated Liberty Half Dollar – SS Republic Shipwreck Effect – NGC Certified 🚢
Up for grabs is an authentic 1854-O Arrows Seated Liberty Half Dollar, recovered from the famous SS Republic shipwreck and certified by NGC with the official Shipwreck Effect designation. Unlike many examples from this recovery that show heavy saltwater corrosion and surface damage, this coin retains cleaner silver-gray surfaces and strong design detail, making it one of the more attractive survivors.
This piece offers collectors the perfect combination of historic shipwreck pedigree and above-average eye appeal, a standout among typical Shipwreck Effect coins.
🔥 Coin Highlights:
NGC Certified Shipwreck Effect – Genuine recovery coin with official SS Republic pedigree.
Superior Eye Appeal – Lighter surfaces with less corrosion than most examples.
Sharp Detail – Bold strike with well-defined eagle feathers, shield lines, and Liberty’s gown.
Arrows at Date Design – Issued briefly (1853–1855) to mark a weight adjustment in U.S. silver coinage.
Holder Condition – NGC slab intact and in excellent condition.
🔥 Why this coin stands out:
Many SS Republic Shipwreck Effect halves display heavy saltwater damage and dark, corroded surfaces. This example is different. With cleaner fields, silver-gray toning, and preserved detail, it rises above the average recovery piece. For collectors who want a shipwreck coin with strong eye appeal, this is a choice example.
📜 Historical Note:
The SS Republic, a sidewheel steamship, sank in 1865 off the coast of Georgia during a hurricane while carrying cargo and coinage bound for New Orleans. Rediscovered in 2003, the wreck yielded thousands of silver and gold coins, each carefully conserved and certified. This 1854-O half dollar connects collectors not only to 19th-century U.S. coinage, but also to one of the greatest treasure recovery stories of modern times.
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