1857 KELLOGG & HUMBERT Half-Ounce SS Central America – Eureka Bar Commemorative .9999 Pure SSCA Gold UNC – SHIPWRECK

SS Central America “Eureka Bar” Half-Ounce Gold Commemorative

Authentic California Gold Rush Shipwreck Gold | Limited Edition

Introducing a truly historic gold issue: the Eureka Bar half-ounce .9999 fine gold bar, struck entirely from gold recovered from the legendary SS Central America. This remarkable piece is not simply bullion, it is a direct connection to one of the most iconic treasure recoveries in history.

A Legacy Born from the “World’s Most Valuable Gold Bar”

The original Eureka Bar is widely regarded as the single largest and most valuable California Gold Rush artifact ever discovered. Recovered in 1990 from depths exceeding 7,200 feet off the coast of the Carolinas, it stands as a symbol of both the immense wealth lost in 1857 and the extraordinary technological achievement required to recover it.

The wreck of the SS Central America – often called the “Ship of Gold” – sank during a hurricane while carrying tons of freshly mined California gold to the East Coast. Its loss contributed to the financial turmoil known as the Panic of 1857, further cementing its place in American history.

One of the Greatest Treasure Recoveries Ever

In 1988–1991, the Columbus-America Discovery Group, led by Tommy Thompson, achieved what was once thought impossible, locating and recovering the wreck from extreme ocean depths using cutting-edge deep-sea robotics.

Their efforts yielded over 2.5 tons of gold, including:

• Massive gold bars from historic assayers like Kellogg & Humbert
• Thousands of pristine gold coins
• Gold dust and natural nuggets from the California Gold Rush

This discovery was famously dubbed the “Greatest Treasure Ever Found” by Life Magazine in March 1992.

Crafted from Historic Kellogg & Humbert Gold

Each half-ounce Eureka Bar commemorative is struck from gold sourced directly from original Kellogg & Humbert assayer bars recovered from the shipwreck. These were among the most important private gold ingots produced during the Gold Rush era, making the provenance of this gold especially significant.

More Than Gold — A Tangible Piece of American History

These limited-edition bars represent far more than their intrinsic gold value:

• A direct link to the California Gold Rush and westward expansion
• A relic of one of the most dramatic maritime disasters in U.S. history
• A product of the most groundbreaking deep-sea recoveries ever achieved

Owning one is holding a piece of the very gold that fueled America’s growth during the mid-19th century.

Highlights

• Half-ounce (.5 oz) .9999 fine gold
• Made from 100% SS Central America shipwreck gold
• Derived from historic Kellogg & Humbert gold bars
• Commemorates the legendary Eureka Bar
• Limited-edition collectible with historic provenance

A Collector Opportunity Unlike Any Other

Shipwreck gold of this caliber occupies a unique position in the market—bridging numismatics, history, and precious metals. Unlike modern bullion, its value is enhanced by rarity, story, and provenance.

The Eureka Bar half-ounce gold issue offers collectors and investors a rare chance to own gold that is not only scarce—but truly irreplaceable.