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1852 Humbert 50 Dollar Gold MS Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 Values
Details
The Kagin-11 Humbert $50 appears to be the earliest coin struck by the Assay Office in 1852. These slugs were issued between the New Year and mid-February, when Curtis, Perry & Ward officially took charge of Moffat & Company and removed Augustus Humbert’s name from all United States Assay Office issues. It is the among scarcest varieties of Reeded Edge slug, with only around 75 examples in private hands. Three or four mint state examples are known today, and an original choice AU would be considered a candidate for the condition census.
Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and scroll AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 887 THOUs.
Reverse: Engine turning
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 75 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1851-1852
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Humbert
Variety 2:
Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11
Rarity:
R-5
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 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 887 THOUs.
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Reverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
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