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Recent Inventory Highlight: 1857 Seated Liberty Half Dollar - SS Republic NGC Shipwreck Effect
The SS Republic Shipwreck Effect 1857 Half Dollar: A Unique Piece of American History
We’ve recently rediscovered an 1857 half dollar sunken along with the SS Republic, and graded by NGC respectively. We have received plenty of interest and questions with this coin and we would like to take a moment to put this coin in the spotlight!
What Makes it Special?
The SS Republic Shipwreck Effect 1857 Half Dollar is one of the most fascinating numismatic finds in American histo
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Aug 14th 2025