Whitman Expo
1851 Humbert 50 Dollar Gold MS 880 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-2 Values
Details
The Kagin-2 Humbert $50 is the most readily available lettered edge slug, with approximately 100 examples known in private hands, and 15-20 mint state specimens known. Three examples of this variety were found on the wreck of the S.S. Central America, and at least two K-2 $50s have been identified with blundered edge inscriptions.
Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and scroll inscribed LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 880-THOUs 50D C
Reverse: Engine turning
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 100 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1851-1852
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Humbert
Variety 2:
880 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-2
Rarity:
R-5
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 Designer:
Augustus Humbert
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