1851 Humbert 50 Dollar Gold MS Target Rev, 880 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-5

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1851 Humbert 50 Dollar Gold MS Target Rev, 880 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-5

Basic Information

GSID:

11785

Coin Date:

1851

Denomination:

G$50 / 50 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

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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