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1857-S $20 SS Central America SSCA1128 PCGS MS65 CAC Box&Cert
US $22,993
Grade
Add On CAC
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
SSCA1128
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Date
2026-06-10
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Description
1857-S $20 SS Central America SSCA1128 PCGS MS65 CAC Box&Cert
PCGS # 670713
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS65
Mint Location San Francisco
Year 1857
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On CAC
1857-S $20 SS Central America SSCA1128 PCGS MS65 CAC Box&Cert
1857-S $20 SS CAC
SKU: SSCA1128
1857-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle – SS Central America “Ship of Gold” – PCGS MS65 CAC – Box & Certificate (SSCA1128)
A marquee Gold Rush treasure with impeccable eye appeal, this 1857-S $20 Double Eagle was recovered from the fabled SS Central America and certified Gem Mint State by PCGS with coveted CAC approval. Designated “SS Central America 20A ‘Spiked’,” this piece marries numismatic significance, shipwreck pedigree, and top-tier quality in a single offering, complete with the original SS Central America presentation box and certificate (SSCA1128).
Struck at the San Francisco Mint during the height of California gold production, the coin showcases vibrant yellow-gold luster with warm apricot and subtle rose highlights across satiny fields and sharply defined devices. The Gem-level preservation is immediately evident—crisp stars and hair detail, bold shield and eagle, and frosty motifs framed by radiant, undisturbed surfaces. The “Spiked” variety attribution adds desirable specialist appeal.
Historical significance
A true artifact of the 1857 financial era, this coin was aboard the SS Central America when the ship sank in a hurricane off the Carolina coast, contributing to the Panic of 1857.
Recovered more than a century later, these coins remain celebrated for their remarkable preservation and direct connection to the California Gold Rush and early San Francisco Mint operations.
Why this coin stands out
PCGS MS65 Gem: Premium strike and brilliant luster with exceptional eye appeal.
CAC approved: Independent confirmation of superior quality for the assigned grade.
SS Central America pedigree: Highly sought after “Ship of Gold” provenance with 20A “Spiked” designation.
Box & Cert included: Accompanied by the official SS Central America presentation box and certificate (SSCA1128).
Specifications
Date/Mint: 1857-S, San Francisco Mint
Denomination: $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Grade: PCGS MS65; CAC approved
Variety/Designation: SS Central America 20A “Spiked”
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper; 33.436 g; 34 mm
Collectors and investors alike prize the 1857-S Double Eagle for its Gold Rush heritage, and examples at the Gem level with CAC and SS Central America provenance are particularly elusive. A standout centerpiece for any advanced U.S. gold, shipwreck, or San Francisco Mint collection—and an undeniably compelling acquisition for anyone seeking a historically rich, visually striking American classic.
PCGS # 670713
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS65
Mint Location San Francisco
Year 1857
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On CAC
1857-S $20 SS Central America SSCA1128 PCGS MS65 CAC Box&Cert
1857-S $20 SS CAC
SKU: SSCA1128
1857-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle – SS Central America “Ship of Gold” – PCGS MS65 CAC – Box & Certificate (SSCA1128)
A marquee Gold Rush treasure with impeccable eye appeal, this 1857-S $20 Double Eagle was recovered from the fabled SS Central America and certified Gem Mint State by PCGS with coveted CAC approval. Designated “SS Central America 20A ‘Spiked’,” this piece marries numismatic significance, shipwreck pedigree, and top-tier quality in a single offering, complete with the original SS Central America presentation box and certificate (SSCA1128).
Struck at the San Francisco Mint during the height of California gold production, the coin showcases vibrant yellow-gold luster with warm apricot and subtle rose highlights across satiny fields and sharply defined devices. The Gem-level preservation is immediately evident—crisp stars and hair detail, bold shield and eagle, and frosty motifs framed by radiant, undisturbed surfaces. The “Spiked” variety attribution adds desirable specialist appeal.
Historical significance
A true artifact of the 1857 financial era, this coin was aboard the SS Central America when the ship sank in a hurricane off the Carolina coast, contributing to the Panic of 1857.
Recovered more than a century later, these coins remain celebrated for their remarkable preservation and direct connection to the California Gold Rush and early San Francisco Mint operations.
Why this coin stands out
PCGS MS65 Gem: Premium strike and brilliant luster with exceptional eye appeal.
CAC approved: Independent confirmation of superior quality for the assigned grade.
SS Central America pedigree: Highly sought after “Ship of Gold” provenance with 20A “Spiked” designation.
Box & Cert included: Accompanied by the official SS Central America presentation box and certificate (SSCA1128).
Specifications
Date/Mint: 1857-S, San Francisco Mint
Denomination: $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Grade: PCGS MS65; CAC approved
Variety/Designation: SS Central America 20A “Spiked”
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper; 33.436 g; 34 mm
Collectors and investors alike prize the 1857-S Double Eagle for its Gold Rush heritage, and examples at the Gem level with CAC and SS Central America provenance are particularly elusive. A standout centerpiece for any advanced U.S. gold, shipwreck, or San Francisco Mint collection—and an undeniably compelling acquisition for anyone seeking a historically rich, visually striking American classic.
