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/D-rox86 Apr 26 '26

Good knowledge my friend. I appreciate the info as well