1851 Humbert 50 Dollar Gold MS 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4 Values

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1851 Humbert 50 Dollar Gold MS 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4 Values

Details

There are approximately 60 Kagin-4 $50s in private hands today. Approximately ten uncirculated examples have been identified, and any original, problem-free uncirculated specimen would qualify for inclusion in the condition census. Six examples are known with blundered edge inscriptions.

Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and scroll inscribed LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 887-THOUs 50D C

Reverse: 50 punched in the center of engine turning

Basic Information

GSID:

11784

Coin Date:

1851

Denomination:

G$50 / 50 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

California

Mintage:

Approx. 60 known

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1851-1852

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Humbert

Variety 2:

887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4

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, 887-THOUs 50D C

Obverse Designer:

Augustus Humbert

Reverse Lettering:

50

Reverse Designer:

Augustus Humbert

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