Much has been written about both the American Civil War as well as the S.S. Republic. Collector interest has increased during the last few years, and with both the sesquicentennial of the Civil War as well as the 10th anniversary of the discovery of the S.S. Republic approaching, these coins surely will rise in value during the next decade. They will tell the story of American history in a special way, a possibility not a single history book has. They remember us to turbulent times in our nation’s history, which should not be forgotten.

As mentioned, this uncirculated double eagle has been certified by NGC in a special holder with a blue label, featuring an engraving of the S.S. Republic. It is further accompanied by a wonderful hardwood box, and a special booklet telling the story of the S.S. Republic. The overall display is very nice, and would fit perfectly in a display of Civil War items. The coin itself is remarkably free of abrasions on both sides, with only a small scratch on the obverse the reason of the low numerical grade. An historical piece, once part of the “ship of gold”!