1855 $50 California Gold Quintuple Eagle, Kellogg & Co. Commemorative Restrike PCGS PR68 DCAM

From S.S. Central America Gold “1855” (2001) Gold Restrike. Kellogg & Co. $50 Round. Gem Proof PCGS. Obv: head of Liberty left, KELLOGG & CO on tiara, 13 stars around, 1855 below, F. GRUNER on truncation. Rev: famous “Humbert” eagle and shield at center, SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA FIFTY DOLLS. around rim, 1309 GRAINS 887 THOUS on banner above eagle. This is not the variety with the flowing ribbon in eagle’s beak reading S.S. CENTRAL AMERICA GOLD C.H.S. It was struck before that inscription was impressed into the die and before the addition of the date struck, as seen on most typical examples. We note there are a series of interesting die cracks throughout the lettering on the reverse as well!

Struck from gold recovered from the S.S. Central America, though without recognition of the actual source – nuggets, ingots, or dust. Incredibly frosted motifs and impressively deep and reflective fields resembling the finest Proofs ever struck in Philadelphia. A neat opportunity for a Central America enthusiast to add another tangible piece of Gold Rush-related history to his or her cabinet.