Whitman Expo
1852 Augustus Humbert 10 Dollar Gold MS California Left, K-10b Values
Details
After the reverse die on the 1852/1 Humbert $10 failed, a reverse die dated 1852 was made. Like the 1852/1 reverse, this die also cracked. The Kagin-10b has a wide date, and the word CALIFORNIA is further left than usual. Fewer than 10 examples are known, the finest of which is a choice AU.
Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse: Engine turning AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
<10 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Augustus Humbert
Variety 2:
California Left, K-10b
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse Lettering:
AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852.
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