Lot 2633
1854 Kellogg & Co. (San Francisco) $20 Gold. NGC graded AU-58. The usual antique look of "old gold" with plenty of character and, this is interesting, fewer than average surface abrasions - a definite "plus" for the Territorial gold collector.
This design follows the federal coinage closely, but in the space on the coronet where LIBERTY is usually seen, Kellogg inserted its firm name of Kellogg & Co. John G. Kellogg went to San Francisco in October 1849, from Auburn, New York. At first, he was employed by Moffat and Company and remained there until 1853 when Kellogg became associated with G. F. Richter, who had been an assayer in the government assay office. These two set up business as Kellogg & Richter in December 1853 and later struck gold $20 pieces and the rare $50 rounds.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,400.
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