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50 Dollars - United States Assay Office, Augustus Humbert Assay
| Gold (.887) | - | - |
| Issuer | California gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1852 |
| Value | 50 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold (.887) |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#298151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Spiral pattern
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the $50 Gold Coin - United States Assay Office, Augustus Humbert Assay 1851-1852 from California gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) is that it was minted during a time when the United States was still in its early stages of development, and the gold rush was at its peak. The coin was made from California gold, which was a significant source of wealth and prosperity for the country at that time. The coin's design, which features an image of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, was created by Augustus Humbert, who was a prominent numismatist and engraver of the time. The coin's mintage was limited, with only 18,000 coins produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 | 9500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars - United States Assay Office, Augustus Humbert Assay 1851-1852 coin.
