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Undated (1857) Face of Kellogg & Humbert Assayers Ingot. Ex Central America Treasure. Originally Cas

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:18,750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Undated (1857) Face of Kellogg & Humbert Assayers Ingot. Ex Central America Treasure. Originally Cas
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Undated (1857) Face of Kellogg & Humbert Assayers Ingot. Ex Central America Treasure. Originally Cast at: 238.10 Ounces, .906 Fine, $4,459.30 Face Value. No. 696. Current Weight: 527 Grams

Markings as shown. Bright yellow gold. More than one of the mammoth-sized ingots found in the Central America treasure surrendered the bulk of their gold to a project to strike commemorative $50 pieces from genuine Central America I gold; the resulting “coinage” was magnificent. There was no need to worry about the fate of the face plates, as they were – and remain so today – highly collectible in their own right and cherished for their historic ties. The face of Ingot 696 had a corner piece broken off at the upper left, but the two pieces have been reunited. Perhaps the flaw was the reason this particular ingot was chosen for the commemorative project. Of course, both pieces of the ingot face are yours if you are the fortunate bidder! Housed in a protective custom-fit heavy plastic holder.



Grading Company: KELLOGG & HUMBERT ASSAYERS 238.10oz, 527 GRAMS, 145X64X5MM

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