1855 (S) S.S. Central America #2

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The 1855 (S) S.S. Central America #2 is a Gold Double Eagle produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 879,675, this is a less common issue — ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 41% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM surrounded by a glory of rays. Philadelphia and San Francisco struck the majority of double eagles; the 1855-S is common by early standards. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Struck in gold, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #677407.