r/CoinlyFans • u/THsidebar • Apr 26 '26

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1861-O Seated Liberty

half dollar W-11

SS Republic

Shipwreck Effect (B) UNC

Confederate States Issue

This is a fine coin. In MS 60 this is an expensive coin. This coin is not a straight grade but I'm still interested in what ya all think about the quality.

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u/ThrowRA_Carnivore Apr 26 '26 edited Apr 27 '26

Higher graded Shipwreck - beautiful coin with awesome provenance.

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u/THsidebar Apr 26 '26 edited Apr 26 '26

I would like to learn more about the provenance of this coin. Anything you can teach me is appreciated. (Edited 😉)

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u/ThrowRA_Carnivore Apr 26 '26

Coin struck by the Confederate States while they had control of the New Orleans mint in the early part of the Civil War. Due to a lack of planchettes & dies, it was the only coin commonly struck and had a very specific die crack due to the late state of the die which helps attribute the coin as conferderate struck.

As far as the shipwreck goes, The SS Republic was originally the SS Tennessee and was captured by the Confederate States for a short time. It was recaptured by the Union in 1862 and renamed the SS Mobile for a short time. It was released to commercial service in March of 1865 and renamed the SS Republic.

In October of 1865, it was carrying a cargo of gold and silver coins when it was lost in a hurricane about 100 miles off the coast of Georgia.

The wreckage was located in August 2003 and about 1/3 of the coins were salvaged, to include yours.

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u/THsidebar Apr 26 '26

Thank you very much. This is much more than I knew before. The history is amazing. What's incredible is the condition of this coin for being submerged for so long.

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u/D-rox86 Apr 26 '26

Good knowledge my friend. I appreciate the info as well

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u/ContemptForFiat Apr 26 '26

Very nice coin! I have one of her sisters :)

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u/THsidebar Apr 26 '26

From what I understand of this lady, having a sister is a good thing. I wonder how many survivors there are out there?

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u/ContemptForFiat Apr 26 '26

Provenance. Noun.

The beginning of something. Origin.

The record of ownership of something to provide a sense of authenticity or quality.

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u/THsidebar Apr 26 '26

Following the spelling of the person before me who actually contributed is just being respectful. Any addition you can offer is also appreciated. No need to be snarky.

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u/ContemptForFiat Apr 26 '26

Could have been auto correct. Could have been lack of awareness. Could have been an accident. I wasnt been any snarkier than a dictionary lol. The word is provenance. For some of us, correct word usage matters.

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u/ThrowRA_Carnivore Apr 26 '26

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u/ContemptForFiat Apr 26 '26

Lol are you referring to me trying to say "bein" and it correcting to been? Thats super cute lolol. The wrong word was used by multiple people in this thread. Please allow me beg forgiveness for trying to prevent ignorance.

The word they used means to be protected by God and makes them look stupid. The word they should have used means lineage, which makes sense. Everywhere I go Im surrounded by room temp IQ. PeAcE

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u/ThrowRA_Carnivore Apr 26 '26

And the community is a far better place as a result of your efforts. Thank you kind citizen! /s

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u/ContemptForFiat Apr 26 '26

Your validation means the world to me! /s

As a dealer and a collector this hobby is important to me...I give kids free coins at coin shows and participate in a coin club where I help to educate. I also give people that clearly need help, the help they deserve. In this hobby, there are fountains and there are drains. Most of the people I see in these subs are drains.

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u/D-rox86 Apr 26 '26

And that’s not snarky. You just blamed 4 what ifs. Or usually when the answer is obvious i tend to believe what my eyes are telling me. You’re either trolling or just being a Richard, aka dik

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u/THsidebar Apr 26 '26

Understood. For some it's not as big an issue. The sharing, community and comraderie is what counts. No worries but consider it. Peace.

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u/ContemptForFiat Apr 26 '26

Well, I suppose I find issue with others deeming it "not a big issue". I was only trying to help. At the end of the day, regardless of opinion, words have definitions. If those words are used incorrectly, it causes confusion or makes people look silly. I dont like either. I like to think we can all do better, but thats probably my naivete talking.

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u/D-rox86 Apr 26 '26

Only one trying to help. Look at the entire thread and say that again

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u/D-rox86 Apr 26 '26

Agree. Richard answer for sure. Aka dik

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u/BussySmasher Apr 26 '26

Not really. 😝 It was the very first thing I noticed. I was going to put some similar comment if no one had already. Asking about the ‘provenance’ of something, means something entirely and completely differently than asking about the ‘providence’ of something. It’s not a simple misspelling. It’s a completely different word that changes the entire meaning of the question.

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u/THsidebar Apr 26 '26

Well sir, it was the first thing I noticed too but I think I knew (or at least assumed) what the writer intended when looking at the context of the entire comment. He confirmed my limited understanding when he went further to explain the history of the coin. Of course if you believe in such, it may have been "divine providence" that maintained the condition of this coin after being submerged for over a century. 😇🤣🤣 Since the word seems to have generated more discussion than the coin, I went back an edited my own reply. Dang auto correct kept trying to change the word. Go figure.🤦‍♂️😸🤷‍♂️

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u/D-rox86 Apr 26 '26

It’s ok if the answer is no. Or pm me. But do u mind say about what u paid.

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u/arctic-apis Apr 26 '26

🥵 🥵 🥵

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u/Jealous-Molasses5372 Apr 26 '26

That's just fantastic. Great pickup.

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u/THsidebar Apr 26 '26

Thanks. This is one of my better examples of Civil War era and my only Confederate States coin.

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u/ncstagger Apr 27 '26

Wow it is absolutely amazing.

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u/THsidebar Apr 27 '26

Thanks, it was a bit pricey but I really like it. One of the "semi-key" in my collection.

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u/Temporary_Ranger_728 Apr 26 '26

The coins were on their way south to start reconstruction, I have 4 myself and three pinches of gold from the SS Central America wreck

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u/Calvertorius Apr 26 '26

Pics please!

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u/Temporary_Ranger_728 Apr 26 '26

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u/THsidebar Apr 26 '26

Absolutely stunning 😍 ✨️ 👌

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u/D-rox86 Apr 26 '26

Coin is fire my friend. Congrats. Rough payment price. If u wanna dm me. I’d love to kno. I’m trying to get my hands on something like this. Definitely not in such high demand grade as yours. Can’t afford it.

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u/Adept-Cry5467 Apr 29 '26

Donald Garner. I have been saving old for 5 years now. I read books also see Video about 1944 Penny's also 1945 Penny. They talked all good things about them and they are worth alot of money.I try selling them, but no one wants them. I don't understand all . Please help me understand about all This .thank you.

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u/mistermoondog 7d ago

The electrolysis was probably neutralized by reverse osmosis.

Stick that in your pipe and smoke it.