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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
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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