162. USA (San Francisco mint), coronet $20 double eagle, 165. USA (San Francisco mint), coronet $20 double eagle,
1856-S, encapsulated SEGS MS-62 Sea Salvage, from the “Fort Capron treasure” (1857). KM-74.1. Very minor rim-nicks and slightly grainy surfaces as usual, but no circulation wear. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857 (AKA “Gordy-Ashley gold”), and pedigreed to the H. Bass collection, as noted in the slab, with photocopy of articles. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
1856-S, encapsulated ICG MS-60 Details / Sea Salvaged, from the “Fort Capron treasure” (1857). KM-74.1. A few bagmarks and overall graininess as expected, but no circulation wear and with muted luster. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857 (AKA “Gordy-Ashley gold”), with photocopy of articles. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
166. USA (San Francisco mint), coronet $20 double eagle,
163. USA (San Francisco mint), coronet $20 double eagle, 1856-S, encapsulated ICG MS-60 Details / Sea Salvaged, from the “Fort Capron treasure” (1857). KM-74.1. Perfect specimen except for the overall graininess, which it to be expected, with a hint of luster as well. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857 (AKA “Gordy-Ashley gold”), with photocopy of articles. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
1856-S, encapsulated NGC UNC details / sea salvaged, from the “Fort Capron treasure” (1857). KM-74.1. More lustrous and slightly less grainy than most, but with more bagmarks. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857 (AKA “GordyAshley gold”), with photocopy of articles. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
167. USA (San Francisco mint), coronet $20 double eagle, 1856-S, encapsulated NGC UNC details / sea salvaged, from the “Fort Capron treasure” (1857). KM-74.1. Very slightly grainy as usual, faint stain after the denomination, some luster but no wear. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857 (AKA “GordyAshley gold”), with photocopy of articles. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
164. USA (San Francisco mint), coronet $20 double eagle, 1856-S, encapsulated ICG MS-60 Details / Sea Salvaged, from the “Fort Capron treasure” (1857). KM-74.1. Slightly grainy and with muted luster as usual, no circulation wear but tiny nicks in neck. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857 (AKA “Gordy-Ashley gold”), with photocopy of articles. Estimate: $2,500$3,750.
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