USA (New Orleans mint), half dollar seated Liberty, 1861-O, Louisiana State issue, encapsulated NGC SS Republic Shipwreck Effect, die W-07, in promotional case. KM-A68. 10-1/2" x 7" x 2". Scarce issue struck by the New Orleans Mint after the State of Louisiana seceded from the United States but prior to the formation of the Confederate States. Lustrous UNC, somewhat corroded obverse but untouched reverse. NGC #1796667-085. Housed in hinged wooden promotional case with certificate and DVD. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia
($600-900)