SS Central America Shipwreck: 1855 Kellogg Restrike PCGS Gem Uncirculated (Box and COA) | ||||
These 2.5 ounce gold coins were produced in commemoration of the S.S. Central America's voyage and unfortunate end in 1857. The California Historical Society went through great lengths to closely replicate the original Kellogg $50 proofs by creating dies transferred from the originals, using gold from Kellogg & Co. ingots found in the shipwreck, and striking them with a press from the San Francisco mint. An original Kellogg $50 proof would cost you the better part of $1 million. These replicas present a reasonable alternative. David Lawrence Rare Coins Eye Appeal RatingOnly David Lawrence Rare Coins offers our own eye appeal rating for our coins.This unique star-rating system gives you a very quick reference as to the aesthetic beauty of a coin in your hand. Every coin is considered for its rating by 2 or more senior staff numismatists to ensure accuracy. The best looking coins are awarded 5 stars (). These coins exhibit exceptional eye appeal for a coin of its grade in comparison with its peers in the same series. A majority of our coins are awarded 4 stars for above-average eye appeal (). We seek 4-star or finer coins for our inventory, and we believe you will find that these exceed the standard of average coins of this series and grade. We assign 3 stars () to coins of "average" eye appeal. You will find these coins to be consistent with typical eye appeal within the series and assigned grade. Coins of inferior eye appeal are assigned 2 () or 1 star (). The coins should be acquired at bargain prices. Click to close
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