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1855 Kellogg & Co. 50 Dollar Gold PR K-4 Values
Details
In 1855, Ferdinand Grüner cut the dies for a round-format fifty-dollar gold coin for Kellogg & Co., but coinage seems to have been limited to presentation pieces. Only 13 to 15 pieces are known to exist. A "commemorative restrike" was made in 2001 using transfer dies made from the original and gold recovered from the SS Central America. These pieces have the inscription S.S. CENTRAL A M E R I C A GOLD, C.H.S. on the reverse ribbon.
Obverse: Liberty Head with KELLOGG & CO on diadem 1855 13 stars around F. GRUNER at base of neck
Reverse: Eagle clutching shield and ribbon SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. FIFTY DOLLS. 1809 GRS 887 THOUS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
13 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1855
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Kellogg & Co.
Variety 2:
K-4
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Ferdinand Grüner
Obverse Lettering:
KELLOGG & CO, 1855, F. GRUNER
Obverse Designer:
Ferdinand Grüner
Reverse Lettering:
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. FIFTY DOLLS. 1809 GRS 887 THOUS
Reverse Designer:
Ferdinand Grüner
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