 1861 Brilliant Uncirculated or somewhat finer. Needle-sharp strike and uniformly lustrous light gold surfaces define this coin, part of the great treasure salvaged from the famous 1865 Atlantic Ocean wreck of the historic S.S. Republic in 2003. Close study under magnification reveals super-fine parallel planchet striae and a few typical light bagmarks of little visual importance. Mint State survivors of this No Motto issue are quite scarce. Housed in a deluxe polished wooden chest bearing an octagonal metallic engraving of this famous ship and the name Odyssey Marine Exploration, accompanied by a descriptive color-illustrated booklet describing this epic salvage operation and Certificate of Authenticity. NGC MS61 SS REPUBLIC.
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