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1852/1 Augustus Humbert 20 Dollar Gold MS K-9 Values
Details
There are approximately 20 1852/1 Humbert $20s in private hands today. Between three and five examples are mint state. A pair of proof 1852/1 $20s are also known, the first of which traces its provenance back to Augustus Humbert, while the second originally belonged to Assay Office employee and founder of Kellogg & Company, John Glover Kellogg.
Obverse: Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TWENTY DOLS.
Reverse: Engine turning AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852/1.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 20 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Augustus Humbert
Variety 2:
K-9
Rarity:
R-H5
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TWENTY DOLS.
Reverse Lettering:
AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852.
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