Shipwreck / SS Republic Liberty Seated Half Dollar (07/04/2009)

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Sold Date: 07/04/2009
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1858 O Half Dollar Doubled One

SS Republic Liberty Seated Half Dollar

Newly full detail enhanced by the "shipwreck effect" from lying undisturbed in its original keg for 138 years.

Limit in numbers of this coin found on the SS Republic

Coin Number: 183112-014 assigned from Odyssey Marine Exploration

Bound for New Orleans from New York with Passengers and commercial cargo, the sidewheel steamship SS Republic was lost in a violent hurricane on October 25, 1865 . In August 2003 . Odyssey located the shipwreck at the depth of approximately 1,700 feet in the Atlantic Ocean about 100 miles east of Savannah, Georgia.

During archaeological excavation of the site, coins were picked up individually by the Remotely Operated Vehicle "ZEUS" with a delicate silicone limpet to protect the coin's surfaces. Each coin was carefully conserved and encased in a tamper-resistant holder with a unique bar-coded label from: Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

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SS Republic Project Overview The SS Republic®* was a Civil War-era sidewheel steamship that sank in 1865 while carrying a large cargo of silver and gold coins and a stunning variety of everyday wares essential to life in mid-19th century America. It was discovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration in 2003. En route from New York to New Orleans with passengers and commercial cargo, the SS Republic was lost in a violent hurricane on October 25, 1865. The passengers and crew escaped from the sinking ship, yet a fortune in coins and much needed cargo to help rebuild New Orleans' post-Civil War economy sank to the bottom of the Atlantic seabed 1,700 feet (518 meters) deep. Nearly 140 years later, Odyssey discovered the shipwreck of the Republic approximately 100 miles off the Georgia coast. The archaeological excavation conducted during the 2003-2004 excavation seasons was accomplished entirely through the use of advanced robotics and cutting-edge technologies and was the first of its kind ever performed at such depths. Over 51,000 U.S. gold and silver coins were recovered from the Republic wreck site, as well as over 14,000 artifacts - a fascinating assortment of 19th century goods in use during the Civil War years. In addition to the wealth of knowledge gained from the Republic shipwreck project, the success of the archaeological excavation has set a precedent for achieving the highest archaeological standards essential to the emerging field of deep-water shipwreck exploration and recovery. Odyssey's discovery and archaeological excavation of the SS Republic was the subject of a National Geographic one-hour special entitled "Civil War Gold" which aired nationally on PBS; an episode of "National Geographic: Ultimate Explorer"; National Geographic Magazine's September 2004 issue; two books "Lost Gold of the Republic" and "Bottles from the Deep"; and numerous television, newspaper and magazine stories. *®SS Republic is a registered trademark of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.

SS Republic Artifacts and Treasures Every shipwreck presents a unique cultural history and heritage which is the greatest treasure of all. Paramount to all of Odyssey Marine Exploration's shipwreck projects is the documentation, preservation, and sharing of the priceless artifacts and knowledge gatd from our deep-ocean sites. Odyssey maintains a permanent collection including rare and one-of a kind artifacts and coins, as well as representative samples of every type of trade good recovered. The many items in this permanent collection are featured in Odyssey’s exhibits, are loaned to museums and other public venues, and are made available for further study and interpretation. Over 51,000 U.S. gold and silver coins were recovered from the Republic wreck site, as well as nearly 14,000 artifacts "a stunning assortment of 19th century goods in use dur...