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1851 Humbert 50 Dollar Gold MS 880 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-1 Values
Details
With fewer than 15 examples known in private hands, the Kagin-1 Humbert $50 is as challenging to locate as a Kellogg $50. Three, or perhaps, four examples are known in mint state, and any choice AU specimen would be considered part of the condition census.
Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and scroll inscribed LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 880-THOUs 50D C
Reverse: 50 punched in the center of engine turning
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
<15 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1851-1852
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Humbert
Variety 2:
880 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-1
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Octagonal
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 880-THOUs 50D C
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Reverse Lettering:
50
Reverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
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