Lot 934
1851 Assay Office $50 "slug" 880 THOUS. Lettered Edge. Augustus Humbert (assayer). Variety without 50 on Reverse. Sunk in edge: AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1851. A stunning lettered edge "slug" absolutely devoid of serious nicks, scratches or edge bumps. Some minor casting flaws appear in the flan as made, this can be seen around the outer rims of the reverse in the rays of the target as it expands outward. Some lustre still remains in the protected areas with mottled greenish-golden color on both sides. A rare opportunity to acquire a high grade lettered slug. AU-50.
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