USA (San Francisco mint), $20 Coronet Liberty, 1855-S, encapsulated PCGS genuine, from the "Fort Capron treasure" (1857). KM-74.1. UNC details with splashes of toning and typically grainy surfaces from immersion, some muted luster. From the "Fort Capron treasure" of 1857 (AKA "Gordy-Ashley gold"), and pedigreed to the Thomas Gray collection and formerly displayed at the ANA Money Museum's "Treasures of the Deep" exhibit (2014-15), also pedigreed to our Auction #11, with original lot-tag #186.
Estimate: $3000 - 4500