Lot 2214
1852 U.S. Assay Office $50 "slug", 887 THOUS. Reeded edge. PCGS graded VF-35. Bright yellow gold in color, with surprisingly clean corners for one of these. Minor handling marks but far fewer than expected for the grade on one of these huge, heavy gold coins, which often come just beat to pieces. If you've been looking for a grand example of an Octagonal $50 slug, then we recommend this one highly for your collecting enjoyment (PCGS # 10217) .
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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| Realized $10,005 |
