The Austin Coin Collecting Society has in stock just one S.S. Republic Shipwreck gold coin from our history-making group of Civil War Era $20 Liberty gold pieces. A Collector's Dream Coin Imagine owning a Civil War Era $20 Liberty gold piece. We only have one coin left and it was minted in 1862 in San Francisco and was aboard the S.S. Republic when the ship was struck by a hurricane and sunk. There, in a watery grave at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, this gold coin lay undisturbed for the next 138 years. Before we tell you more about this Civil War Era coin, you'll want to hear the amazing story of America's most famous shipwreck. Civil War Gold Treasures The S.S. Republic was a steam-driven paddle wheeler bound from New York to New Orleans in 1865 at the end of the Civil War. The cargo aboard was destined for the reconstruction of the South and included household goods and a consignment of gold coins from a New York Bank. These gold coins were desperately needed in New Orleans to conduct daily commerce after the Civil War. Off the coast of Georgia, the steamship encountered a fierce Atlantic hurricane, much like the Florida hurricanes we've seen in the past. After a three day battle to save the sinking ship, passengers and crew were transferred to smaller boats. On the 25th of October 1865, the S.S. Republic, loaded with a valuable hoard of U.S. coins, sank to the bottom of the Atlantic. For the past 138 years, treasure hunters were unable to locate the S.S. Republic shipwreck that was lost in the Atlantic Ocean under 1700 feet of seawater. Using Titanic Technology  In an extensive 12-year search, using advanced sonar and computers much like those used to find the "Titantic," scientists of the Odyssey Marine Exploration group finally located the S.S. Republic shipwreck and her valuable cargo.The amazing shipwreck site was littered with historically significant Civil War Era artifacts– the ship's bell, the 28 foot paddle wheels, the original steam engine, bottles filled with fruit, and slate tablets destined for classrooms in the South. Most importantly, there was a hoard of genuine, Civil War Era Gold and Silver Coins aboard. All these items have been detailed extensively in "National Geographic" magazine and several TV programs. Never before has a rare find of U.S. coins excited such public interest and collector demand. That's why this is truly a unique opportunity to acquire a rare and valuable $20 Liberty gold coin from one of America's most sought-after shipwreck finds– the S.S. Republic Shipwreck of 1865. Official Specifications • Our last $20 Liberty gold coin dates from 1862, a classic from the Civil War Era. • This is a genuine legal tender coin and not a reproduction. • Each coin has been certified authentic and graded by PCGS or NGC. • The unique pedigree "SS Republic" is exhibited over a background design of the steamship. Certified Authentic & Guaranteed This example exhibits full details and has been carefully conserved by numismatic experts at NCS. To forever protect this Civil War Era gold coin, it was encapsulated along with its personalized certificate and unique numbered barcode. Free DVD Documentary With this coin we'll include a free DVD copy of the National Geographic Explorer TV program that documents the find, recovery, and conserving of all coins from the S.S. Republic Shipwreck. This is truly a great conversation piece in addition to being a rare gold coin from a unique era in American history. We doubt you'll ever have another chance to own such a fascinating piece of Americana. This is a coin so special that you can proudly show it off to your friends and family. It's sure to be the unique centerpiece of any fine collection of U.S. gold coins. It also serves as a legacy to America's past and will be a delight to hand down to children, grandchildren, and future generations. Display in Home or Office Your "Shipwreck Coin" will be shipped in an impressive hardwood display case, ideal for home or offce. The top bears a finely detailed, engraved S.S. Republic nameplate. We've also thoughtfully included a vividly illustrated booklet detailing the shipwreck's history along with a Certificate of Authenticity. If you prefer to order online, you may pay by check only. Questions? Call our Gold Specialists at 1-800-668-9419 from 9am till 9pm seven days a week. This rare opportunity to acquire a legendary piece of American history won't last long. In fact, this is the very last gold coin in our inventory and we expect to sell out completely at any time. |
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