"1855" Kellogg & Co. $50. Commemorative Restrike. Struck September 4, 2001. Gem Proof (PCGS).

Offered is an impressive souvenir from the treasure recovered from the S.S. Central America. This "restrike" of the 1855 Kellogg & Co. $50 was produced using new dies created from the old, and coined from gold recovered during the recovery of the sunken ship. The obverse depicts a head of Liberty facing left by Ferdinand Gruner, with stars around, and the date 1855 below. The reverse shows a standing eagle holding a shield, with inscription surrounding. The tiny imprint features the striking date and C.H.S. above the eagle, as appropriate identification. These were struck under the auspices of the California Historical Society. This lot includes the original copper display frame and box as issued by the California Historical Society. The frame and box are available to the winning bidder upon request to Stack's Bowers Galleries after the close of the auction .

Ex S.S. Central America Gold.