Finally bought a shipwreck $20!
Floridafacelifter
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Finally picked a shipwreck $20! From the 123 DE’s found in the San Francisco Mint Box, five were graded PL by NGC and this one has crossed and stickered. The surfaces are spectacular.
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Yeah, that one is just beautiful.
Very nice pick up @Floridafacelifter
Another great coin to add to your amazing collection. Congrats.
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I opened this thread, expecting to see a great looking coin. I wasn’t disappointed! Congratulations.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Wow, congrats on a beauty!
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I opened this thread expecting to see a great looking coin. I was shaken at how stunningly beautiful your coin is!
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@Floridafacelifter.... Wow!! Big gold coins are my favorite... and that one is super great. Cheers, RickO
Wow. Terrific looking coin. Congrats!
Congrats Buddy. It's a beauty. When you hold that, you really have a piece of history.....Imagine the trip that coin has been on!
Wow! This one has just about everything going for it one could put on the checklist.
Congratulations on your purchase.
Mark
very, very nice!!
That's a beautiful coin
Sensational! Congratulations!
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Very nice, congratulations!
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Amazing how little damage was inflicted by being in the ocean for a hundred years! Now find a matching Saddle Ridge example that was in the ground for a hundred years. Some were preserved almost that nice. Gold is incredible!
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Wow. Just wow. I was thinking a nice 66, maybe a nice 67, but not a fantastic 66PL!
These coins are so cool.
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Awesome pickup
I always enjoy viewing your coins. Take care...
CC
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Nice coin
THAT came out of the ocean?!!!
Jesus, 150 years in salt water, and it is nearly pristine.
Congrats
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Wow. Congrats!
Wow what a beauty!!
Stunning!
Always marveled at the discovery.
The fact they look this good after 150 years at sea is remarkable
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I'd lift my face for that beauty on any day!
One question...What's a "Spiked Shield?" I checked the shield and didn't notice anything unusual, but I don't collect DEs.
Congrats on another stunning acquisition!
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Wow. That is beautiful. These 20 dollar libs are such cool coins. Even non collectors think the history of these are great
My goodness.
Zowie! Nice to see her skin is smooth as silk. Peace Roy
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That coin is very heavy in hand, holding it makes you feel good.
Very impressive, @Floridafacelifter.
I think it might have been cheaper to buy the ship than the shipwreck coin.
Tim
Beautiful.
Love those shipwreck pieces, yours is especially nice… congratulations on the new piece!
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Wow. Beautiful! I guess I can only dream. Congrats!
Beautiful!
An absolutely stunning PL gold coin. I expect nothing less any time I open one of your threads. Congratulations on acquiring such a beautiful example with a fascinating history!
It's always a treat to open a floridafacelifter post. Excellent coin!
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That's a VERY special coin! Thanks for posting it.
Stunning coin.
My address is………lol
This coin excels in appearance.
Congratulations in acquiring it.
Wayne
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“Spiked shield” is the die variety… when these were brought up from the shipwreck en masse, PCGS designated a bunch of minor die varieties of the various coins. This one refers to a diagonal “spike,” almost like a splinter, sticking the shield at the left side.
Absolutely beautiful PL example of a shipwreck DE… congrats!
Spectacular specimen! This one lifts the face, no procedure required.
Holy cow !
That's beautiful, congratulations !
Thanks! I thought that mark was a nick. Beautiful coin that I'd love to see in-hand!
Spectacular!
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A 66 PL with a salvage title, after over 100 years in salt water. Sooooo how much over PCGS value did you have to pay for this GEM. Beautiful coin.
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A must read for anyone involved/interested in US numismatics….Mr Kinder regales the reader with the heartbreaking story of the folks that lost their lives in the sinking of the Central America and then tells the epic story of how the treasure was salvaged off the N Carolina coast…Truly you will never see one of these coins again without feeling the human sacrifice/ heart break surrounding them…
And another beautiful piece from @Floridafacelifter. I continue to be bowled over by the amazing coins you throw up for us to appreciate.
Thank you for sharing