1855 (2001) Kellogg & Co. $50. Commemorative Restrike. Gold S.S. Central America Label. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS).This essentially pristine commemorative restrike $50 displays vivid golden-yellow patina and bold field to device contrast. As with others of this type, it was struck on planchets prepared from large Kellogg & Humbert gold ingots recovered from the wreck of the emS.S. Central America/em. Dies used to strike this piece were prepared through a transfer process from the original dies used to strike Kellogg $50 gold pieces in 1855. Unlike most examples of this commemorative restrike was a special very early striking, emnone of which were publicly offered/em, that does not have the specific date of striking in the upper reverse field between the eagle and scroll. This may be the first to ever be auctioned!From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Earlier ex emS.S. Central America/em Gold.
