1856-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar - SS Republic Shipwreck Effect and Label - NGC Certified

Mintage: 2,658,000 / Estimated NGC pop. of 8! These coins were submerged on the Atlantic Ocean floor for over 140 years, part of the highly significant SS Republic shipwreck. Comes with a special shipwreck label, blue holder, and NGC certification—exceptionally limited and highly collectible! Minted at the New Orleans Mint, the 1856-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar is an iconic piece from a time when America was rapidly expanding and evolving. The true allure of this coin lies in its connection to the SS Republic, a sidewheel steamship that sank in 1865 off the coast of Georgia. The ship was carrying a large cargo of coins intended to help rebuild the post-Civil War South. The recovery of these coins from the shipwreck over a century later has imbued them with a rich patina and unique characteristics, often referred to as the 'shipwreck effect.' Each coin tells a story of its underwater journey and the historical events it witnessed.The NGC grade will vary from Fine Condition to hi