Lot 1793
1854 Kellogg & Co. (San Francisco) $20 Gold. NGC graded MS-60. Well struck and lightly toned. A satiny specimen of this handsome Kellogg Territorial. Supple underlying luster is enveloped in pale toning iridescence. A pleasing example of the date, indeed, because of the lack of marks and surface deterioration, an impressive one as well. Thoroughly struck on the main devices (Liberty and eagle), but with sufficient detail in the stars at the top to call them all full (this is nitpicking, however, in such an important gold coin). The most notable marks we can find is a small dash line at Liberty's eyebrow. And there are a few scuffs within the circle of stars on the reverse. A couple of tiny rim marks above FRANCISCO on the reverse. All in all a splendid looking coin for the collector. Pop 7; 11 finer, 8 in 61, 3 in 62.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000.
Ex: Al Blythe Collection.
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