Whitman Expo
1855 Kellogg & Co. 50 Dollar Gold PR CAM 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. Proof cameo frosted surfaces.
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
Basic Information
GSID:
261884
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
G$50 / 50 Dollar Gold
Designation:
PR
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
