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SS Republic 1860 O-Mint Silver Half Dollar Coin with Books, DVD and Ink Pot
If this coin could talk, it would probably share the story of the Civil War and how it was on its way to the South when the SS Republic sank with its precious cargo of gold and silver. Learn about the coin and its history in this incredible kit.
What You Get
1860 O-Mint Seated Liberty half dollar
Wooden box
Ceramic ink pot with display pedestal
Story book and DVD
Bottles from the Deep book
Lost Gold of the Republic book
Certificate of authenticity
SS Republic 1860 O-Mint Silver Half Dollar Coin with Books, DVD and Ink Pot Features
Approx. 90% silver
Precious-metal coin
Certified SS Republic Shipwreck Recovery coin
This is a certified coin that was recovered from the SS Republic, which a violent hurricane and sank nearly 1,700 feet to the bottom of the Atlantic
Nearly 140 years later, the shipwreck was discovered and the treasure delicately recovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration
New Orleans Mint Mark
A majority of coins dating back from 1860 have been lost, melted or mishandled
Civil War era coins minted by the New Orleans mint can be especially hard to find
Bottles of the Deep book, Lost Gold of the Republic book, story book and DVD
Traces the history of the SS Republic and its precious cargo
Ceramic inkpot
Also recovered from the wreckage
Specs
The Key Specs
Coin Grade/Condition:
Ungraded; recovered shipwreck coin; NGC
Mint Mark:
New Orleans Mint
Packaging:
NGC slab
Obverse:
Seated figure of Liberty with her right hand on a shield and her left hand grasping a staff topped by a Liberty cap, 13 stars and the date
Reverse:
Majestic eagle with a shield superimposed on its breast. United States of America is inscribed above the eagle, and the denomination appears in the shorthand form "Half Doll"
The Basics
Measures:
Approx 30.6mm (1.5") in diameter
Weight:
Approx. 12.44g (0.44 oz.)
The Basics - Box
Measures:
Approx 10"H x 7"W x 2" deep
Country of Origin:
China
All coin items considered for return must be in their original condition as sold. Seals and cases contribute to the value of the coin and currency collectibles and must remain intact and unbroken. This applies but is not limited to: grading cases, Mint and Proof cases and packages, bag seals, original government sealed packaging and/or any other special packaging or containers.
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When To Watch
Date
Time (ET)
Friday, May 25, 2012
2:00 AM
Friday, May 25, 2012
3:00 AM
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