Sale No: 33
Lot No: 175
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Cat No: Kellogg Restrike "1855"
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"1855" Kellogg $50 Commemorative Restrike PCGS Gem Proof. These coins were created as souvenirs of the treasure recovered from the SS Central America (lost at sea on Sept 12th 1857). Authorized by the California Historical Society, mintage was limited to 5,000 pieces. Struck from authentic Kellogg & Co. dies in a proof finish w/ heavy cameo contrast, each coin was created from Kellogg and Humbert ingots recovered during the excavation of the shipwreck. The obverse depicts a head of Liberty facing left by Ferdinand Gruner, with stars around and the date below. The reverse shows a standing eagle with inscription surrounding. The tiny imprint above the eagle's head shows the striking date and the CHS initials of the California Historical Society. The weight is 1,309 grains of .887 fine gold (identical to the ingots themselves) for a total of 2.419 ozt AGW. A handsome display box accompanies the coin describing it in detail. (One of these recently sold in the Stack's Bowers June 2023 auction for $5,040.) (Image)
Est. $4,200-5,000 B
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Opening US$ 4,500.00
Sold...US$ 4,500.00
Closed..Feb-08-2024, 14:23:10 EST
Sold For 4500
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