Lot 2869
1851 U.S. Assay Office $50 "slug", 887 THOUS. Reeded edge. PCGS graded VF-35. Struck in natural orangish color gold with light toning. Here is a nice big Humbert $50.00 that shows honest wear and an assortment of light rim nicks as expected on such a large heavy coin. If you have been looking for a reasonably priced, problem-free "slug" showing honest useage as a representative from the Gold Rush Period, this is the coin for you (PCGS # 10214) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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| Realized $12,650 |
