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1851 Humbert 50 Dollar Gold MS Target Rev, 880 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-5 Values
Details
There are somewhere between 100 and 200 Kagin-5 Humbert slugs in private hands, nearly 20 of which grade mint state. The single finest of these was dug up near San Francisco in 1973, and grades Gem BU. Four examples of this variety were discovered on the S.S. Central America.
Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and scroll AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1851 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 880 THOUs.
Reverse: Engine turning
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
100–200 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1851-1852
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Humbert
Variety 2:
Target Rev, 880 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-5
Rarity:
R-4
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Octagonal
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Lettering:
AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1851 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 880 THOUs.
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Reverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
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